Residency Requirements:
To file for divorce in Connecticut, either spouse must have resided in
the state for at least one year, unless one spouse was a resident when he
or she entered into the marriage and then returned intending to become
a permanent resident, or if the grounds for the dissolution of marriage
occurred Connecticut.
Legal Separation:
A legal separation must be grounded on the same reasons as above
(no-fault or fault based).
General Divorce Procedure:
A dissolution of marriage will be granted if proof is submitted by:
1) an agreement signed by both spouses or affidavit stating that the
marriage is irretrievably broken;
2) an agreement signed by both spouses regarding custody, care, education,
support or visitation of children, if any, applicable alimony and the
division of property. In addition both spouses must state in the court
that the marriage is irretrievably broken.
Mediation or Counseling:
Mediation is available by request to the Connecticut courts within 90 days
after filing divorce, to settle property, support, custody and visitation
disputes. In addition, either spouse or the attorney for any minor children
may ask the clerk of the court for conciliation. Two mandatory counseling
sessions will be offered.
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Grounds for Connecticut Divorce:
Either fault divorce or no-fault divorce is possible in Connecticut.
No-fault:
If one seeks no-fault divorce, the grounds are
either an irretrievable breakdown of the marriage or if there has been
incompatible and voluntary separation for 18 months with no reasonable
prospect for reconciliation.
Fault-based:
Fault grounds for divorce include:
1) Adultery;
2) Life imprisonment of one of the spouses;
3) Fraud;
4) Confinement for incurable insanity for five years;
5) Cruel and inhuman treatment;
6) Willful desertion and non-support for one year;
7) 7 years absence;
8) Commission and conviction of infamous crime
involving a violation of conjugal duty;
Where to file for divorce:
If support is sought, in the county where Plaintiff resides, otherwise
file where convenient for both parties.
Title of Divorce action:
Complaint for dissolution of marriage.
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