Marital Property Division

Connecticut is not a community property state. That means that each spouse will generally be awarded the property they brought with them into the marriage, but decisions will still need to be made about property the spouses purchased during the marriage.

There is no law that states marital property will be allocated equally between the spouses. Rather a court will consider the certain factors when making a determination about how to divide marital property such as liabilities of each spouse, contribution of each spouse in the acquisition, preservation or appreciation of their respective estates. Marital property can include real estate (including a home bought in contemplation of a marriage), a pension plan, vehicles, bank accounts, income tax refund and/or household furnishings. 

If it appears that a spouse is not declaring all of their income or has failed to disclose other assets, then Attorney Bauer will move swiftly to engage a forensic accountant or business valuator to locate and properly value those assets.

Schedule a consultation with Attorney Bauer today to discuss property division in light of your unique situation.