SC 20830 - D. S. v. D. S. ("In this appeal, we consider whether an
interest in an unfunded retirement benefit constitutes
property pursuant to General Statutes § 46b-81, when
that interest will never vest because it may be unilaterally revoked by a third party at any time. The plaintiff,
D. S., appeals from the judgment of the Appellate Court
affirming the trial court’s judgment of dissolution. On
appeal, the plaintiff claims that the Appellate Court
incorrectly concluded that the interest of the defendant,
D. S., in a potential stream of retirement payments (retirement payments) pursuant to the partnership agreement
of her law firm (firm) was too speculative in nature to
constitute marital property subject to equitable distribution under § 46b-81. The plaintiff further claims that
the Appellate Court incorrectly concluded that the trial
court did not abuse its discretion in ordering an alimony
award that was tied to her employment at the firm. We affirm the judgment of the Appellate Court.")