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Connecticut Divorce Forms and Papers

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Select The Connecticut Divorce Kit That Best Suits Your Needs

	Connecticut - Divorce With No Children A simple dissolution of marriage. Includes all the documents and items you'll need to file for a divorce without an attorney.   Connecticut - Divorce With Children This package of documents is intended for those looking to file for a divorce in Connecticut where children are involve or when one spouse intends to request from the other spouse to pay spousal support. It deals with custody, child support, spousal support, and visitation support. (NOTE: This package combines forms contained in the Simple Divorce. It includes the Complete Step By Step Guide to getting a divorce.     Title First Name Last Name Select Mr. Mrs. Ms.   Your Email Address (We value your Privacy)

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Connecticut Residency Requirements For Divorce

To obtain a final divorce in Connecticut, one spouse must have resided in the State for at least a year. After the return date (the date assigned by the court by which the responding spouse must file an appearance) there is a ninety day waiting period before a divorce may be granted.

Grounds For Divorce In Connecticut

Connecticut recognizes both fault and no-fault grounds for divorce.

No-fault grounds for a divorce in Connecticut include:

• Irretrievable breakdown of the marriage;
• Incompatibility and voluntary separation for 18 months with no reasonable prospect for reconciliation.

Fault grounds for divorce in Connecticut include:

• Adultery;
• Life imprisonment;
• Fraud;
• Confinement for incurable insanity for five years;
• Cruel and inhuman treatment;
• Willful desertion and non-support for one year

Connecticut Child Custody

The court may award joint or individual Custody according to the parties based on their agreement, or subsequent to a trial. In a contested situation, the court will consider the wishes of the child if sufficiently mature. The court may also consider whether the party satisfactorily completed participation in a parenting education program.

Connecticut Child Support GuideLines

Connecticut has adopted child support guidelines which apply in virtually every case, unless special circumstances are present. The child support calculation takes into consideration the gross income of both parties, and certain child related expenses. Child support will continue until the child reaches the age of majority, and may be extended through his or her secondary education.

Mediation

Connecticut courts have authority to require mediation to address dissolution issues. The parties may agree to submit their disputed issues to mediation at any time, before or after the divorce is initiated.