Legal Question in Family Law in Connecticut
Appearance not filed
Going through what started off being a pro-se, uncontested, no-fault divorce. Defendent never filed an appearance, thereby did not 'check' the box asking for alimony. Now having had 2 continuences while the Att. General checks to see whether defendent received any state assistance, the defendent wants to be heard in court and ask for alimony. Can she do this at this stage?
Unfortunately, I also purchased a used vehicle since becoming separated. Is she entitled to this too?
FYI: We have no joint assessts, I make $10.50 an hour, she does not work, and we were married for 24 years.
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Appearance not filed
She can ask for alimony, and she'll probably get it, too. After all, you've been married 24 years. Why doesn't she work? Has she ever worked? She'll probably get half the assets acquired during the marriage, and I'd guess alimony until retirement age. The court will probably require her to go to work, however.
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