CT HB05577

Requires court hearings for alimony and support pendente lite to be scheduled no later than 90 days after a motion is filed, unless parties agree in writing to an extension or the court orders otherwise.

Permits parties to extend hearing dates by written agreement up to 150 days after motion filing, or longer if a written agreement addresses the alimony or support pendente lite award itself.

Mandates rescheduling of delayed hearings caused by court closures or emergencies as soon as court resources permit.

Requires full credit for all sums paid between the motion filing date and the order rendition date.

Allows courts to consider a parent's voluntary departure from the family home as a factor in custody or support orders under section 46b-56 if the departure served the child's best interests.