Unlike child support, in Connecticut there is no standard calculation or period of time under which an individual is entitled to alimony.  Therefore, there is no guarantee that an individual will be awarded alimony. So an individual could obtain alimony but whether that occurs, the dollar amount awarded and the length of time alimony will be in place are up to the court's discretion and vary from case to case based on the facts or circumstances. However, this not to say that