Legal Question in Family Law in Connecticut

child support

My ex wife, who has been fine with $890 a month for child support is now asking for $1200 in the divorce. She knows that I get paid based on where I live so she waited till I moved to Groton, CT to file and she is in Florida.

1. Where is the best place to look about what I get charged for child support?

2. How much is hidden alimony?

3. Can she make me pay for her lawyer fees if I file on Connecticut?


Asked on 8/23/08, 7:36 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
John Heffernan Heffernan Legal Group, LLP

Re: child support

In all states, child support is set by statute, usually as a percentage of income. Alimony is not set by statute - it dependes on party's needs, income potential, length of marriage, health, education, etc. Depending on your respctive incomes, yes, you could end up paying for some of her attorney fees.

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Answered on 8/25/08, 11:12 am


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