Brennan v. Brennan, No. Fa 96 72455 (Sep. 8, 2000)

[EDITOR'S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.]

MEMORANDUM OF DECISION

The defendant moves to modify the alimony order entered by the court on July 8, 1999. He is requesting that the court entirely suspend the order because 1) the plaintiff is cohabiting with a person so that her financial needs are altered; and 2) the plaintiff has enjoyed a substantial increase in alimony since the order. The court heard testimony from the parties and Thomas Gaynor.

General Statutes § 46b-86 controls the determination of motions to modify alimony. Section 46b-86 (a) permits such…