Saunders v. Chan

The main issue presented in this appeal is whether a party is entitled to the face value of a life insurance policy under Connecticut law when the separation agreement fails to specifically state whether the required insurance policy is meant as security for a concurrent support obligation. We agree with the trial court that the party is entitled to the face value of the policy.

However, we reverse based on the other assignments of error.

Nancy and Roy Saunders were divorced in 1973. Their Connecticut divorce decree incorporated a separation agreement in which Mr. Saunders agreed to name…