If a spouse is pregnant during the divorce process the court may make orders for how health care costs will be paid and health insurance provided for the mother and child. In most states a child born during marriage or for some prescribed period following termination of the marriage or cohabitation (living together)—300 days, for example—is presumed to be the child of the spouses or cohabiting persons. This is known as the marital paternity presumption and is usually located in a state’s statutes (family code or domestic relations code) or in its court opinions (common law).

In Connecticut, if a spouse is pregnant during the divorce process, the court has the authority to issue orders regarding the payment of healthcare costs and the provision of health insurance for both the mother and the child. This is in line with the state's interest in ensuring the welfare of the child and the mother during and after the divorce proceedings. Additionally, Connecticut adheres to the marital paternity presumption, which means that a child born during a marriage or within a certain period after the marriage ends (which can be up to 300 days) is presumed to be the child of the married couple. This presumption is reflected in Connecticut's family or domestic relations statutes and is reinforced by common law. It can have implications for issues such as child support, custody, and inheritance. However, this presumption can be challenged in court if there is evidence to the contrary, such as DNA testing.