Separation Defense

Separation Defense Legal Definition

Separation Defense in Connecticut

No action may be maintained against either spouse under the provisions of this section, either during or after any period of separation from the other spouse, for any liability incurred by the other spouse during the separation, if, during the separation the spouse who is liable for support of the other spouse has provided the other spouse with reasonable support. General Statutes of Connecticut (U.S.) § 46b-37(d) (2013)

Note: Definition based in the Connecticut Judicial Branch Family Glossary