Connecticut divorce anyone?
Hi everyone,
I'm sorry everyone's here! I have filed for divorce in Connecticut where my husband is living and he met the residency requirements.
Have any of you been through divorce in CT with no children involved? Our kids are grown. I was curious if you received alimony, and if so, how much, if you don't mind me asking? Did your spouse cheat on you and the judge took that into consideration in the alimony decision?
Apparently, each judge is different as far as awarding alimony or not, and if so, how much is completely up to judge's discretion. There is no formula like there would be with child support.
He makes $200,000+/year and I make less than $40,000 so not near enough to support myself by myself. Ugh.
He had a three-month-long filthy affair, planning a new life with her, etc., spoiling her rotten with money we did not have. The affair is only over because I found out when he sent me a text meant for her by mistake. I contacted her, not to have a fight - I'm not fighting for someone who would do that. But just to let her know he would not be buying her the Jeep she kept asking for, nor any of the houses they were talking about buying together because without my knowledge, he spent every single penny, literally, that we had on a failed business. Not only did he spend our life savings, but ruined his credit when his business failed. He wouldn't give up his fancy, expensive cars and told her he had all this money, which was a lie. She had a great response to me, hates him, and dumped him in a group text with me on it - haha. We even became friendly for a few months.
He, of course, had told her he was divorced while he sent me good morning, I love you texts each weekday morning. 
Anyway, curious about what alimony you were awarded, if any, and if the judge took cheating into consideration or not. I know they CAN, just curious of the experience of those who have actually gone through a divorce in CT in my situation and the result. If you don't fee free posting, please message me. Thank you! Melissa
4 comments posted: Monday, May 23rd, 2022
