What is “No Fault” Dissolution of Marriage?
In Connecticut, since 1973, it is no longer necessary to prove that one party is at fault to obtain a dissolution of marriage. It is only necessary that a party tell the Court that the marriage/civil union has broken down irretrievably and that there is no chance of reconciliation. However, fault, such as adultery, spousal abuse, intolerable cruelty, gambling, dissipation of assets, drug and alcohol abuse, can be a factor that may play a role in the award of alimony and the distribution of property.
