CT HB06639

Repeals and replaces Section 46b-83 of Connecticut general statutes, effective January 1, 2024, to establish timelines for hearing temporary financial support requests in divorce and custody cases.

Requires courts to schedule hearings on motions for initial alimony or support pendente lite within 60 days of filing when the motion is accompanied by an affidavit attesting to insufficient funds, lack of support from the other party, and the other party's ability to provide support.

Mandates courts give calendar priority to continued hearings to expedite conclusion, and reschedule hearings delayed by court closure or party emergency within 14 days of the original date.

Requires full credit for all sums paid between filing the motion and the court's order, and directs courts to consider specified statutory factors when awarding temporary alimony or support.

Permits courts to award exclusive use of the family home or other residence as temporary housing in divorce and custody proceedings, and allows courts to consider a parent's voluntary departure from the family home as a factor if it served the child's best interests.