Connecticut Senate Bill SB00757

Connecticut 2013 Regular Session

• Introduced: 1/28/13
• Refer: 1/28/13

Caption

An Act Excluding Veterans' Disability Compensation From Property Assignment And Alimony In Dissolution Of Marriage Proceedings.

Impact

The impact of this legislation could be substantial for veterans undergoing marital dissolution, offering them additional financial protection. By excluding disability compensation from consideration, the bill acknowledges the unique challenges veterans may face and seeks to ensure that their benefits remain intact during potentially contentious proceedings. This could provide a safeguard for veterans, allowing them to maintain their disability compensation without the fear that it will be subject to division during a divorce.

Summary

SB00757 proposes amendments to Connecticut General Statutes sections 46b-81 and 46b-82, specifically addressing the treatment of veterans' disability compensation during marital dissolution processes. The bill aims to ensure that any disability compensation received by a veteran from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs is not included in orders regarding alimony or property assignment during divorce proceedings. This means that, when determining financial responsibilities, courts must disregard any such compensation that a veteran receives, leading to potential changes in how marital assets and obligations are settled.

Contention

Despite the bill’s intent to protect veterans, there may be points of contention surrounding its support. Some critics could argue that this measure might disproportionately favor one party over the other in divorce cases where one spouse is a veteran, potentially complicating the equitable division of assets. Additionally, there is an ongoing debate about the implications of such exclusions on overall societal responsibility towards supporting families during divorces, particularly when one spouse relies on military disability as a primary source of income.