Do I have to be a Connecticut resident to obtain a divorce in the state?
You or your spouse must have been a resident of the state for at least one year prior to the date of filing the divorce, or prior to the date of the final decree. Alternatively, you or your spouse must have been resident in this state at the time of marriage and returned with the intention of permanently remaining in the state before filing for divorce, or the cause for the divorce occurred after either party moved into Connecticut.
The length of the divorce process depends on the schedule of the court, but the normal uncontested divorce in Connecticut is approximately 4 months. To see what is involved in the divorce process, look at the "about divorce" section of this web site or Click here to see the process at a glance.
In Connecticut, you and your spouse must have been separated at least 18 months if you are filing on the 'incompatible and voluntary separation for 18 months with no reasonable hope for reconciliation' ground.
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You and your spouse do not have to be married a certain length of time before you can file for divorce in Connecticut.
In Connecticut, the two grounds for uncontested divorce are:
- The 'irretrievable breakdown of marriage.'
- 'Incompatible and voluntary separation for 18 months with no reasonable hope for reconciliation.'
In Connecticut, there is a mandatory 90 day waiting period from the return date before you and your spouse can obtain the Final Judgment.
Attempt to find out from family & friends. Alternatively, a tracing agent may be able to trace the party's whereabouts. After conducting a diligent search, you may be able to serve your spouse by publication. However, this process is tricky so you would need to consult your local court and perhaps an attorney.
In addition to serving your spouse, you will also need to send a copy of your forms to the: Attorney General's Office, 55 Elm Street, Hartford, CT 06106.
Attempt to find out from family & friends. Alternatively, a tracing agent may be able to trace the party's whereabouts.
If your spouse does not acknowledge the divorce forms, you may be able to process your divorce by default. You would have to arrange a hearing with your local court to explain the circumstances and they may allow the divorce procedure to finish by default. In this instance, the petitioner may be awarded remedies such as maintenance, child support and property distribution on their original Complaint terms.
Contact the Connecticut Vital Records office. If you provide them with the party's names and date of marriage they may be able to provide you with the original marriage certificate for a small fee.
In this case the marriage certificate needs to be translated into English and certified by translators in the United States before a Notary Public.
You may be exempt. You would need to apply to the Court Clerk of your local court and complete the 'Application for Waiver of Fees / Appointment of Counsel'. Ask the Court Clerk to present your form to the Judge for his/her approval (this may take several days). If the Judge approves, you can file your divorce complaint and pay the filing fees at a later date. If you do not receive a waiver of the filing fee, you will unfortunately have to pay at the normal time. The filing fee is approximately $225. Click here to access the 'Application for Waiver of Fees / Appointment of Counsel' form.
Yes. Connecticut law states that at least one party must be habitually resident in Connecticut for at least 12 months; the event of the other spouse residing abroad does not prevent the divorce proceedings. However, the defendant must be able to sign all the relevant papers within the given time periods and attend the final hearing.
Yes, as you and your spouse need to sign a Marital Settlement Agreement detailing the division of your property, assets, liabilities, child support and child custody. The Quickie Divorce Personal service includes a free Marital Settlement Agreement, preventing your spouse from claiming your financial assets after your marriage has dissolved.
You and your spouse will be required to agree on child support/alimony and custody in a Marital Settlement Agreement before your divorce can be completed. We also provide all the divorce forms necessary for those with children.
No, but if the marriage certificate is in another language then you need to obtain a translation signed by a Notary Public. You can often locate a Notary in banks, insurance, real estate or payroll offices.
No, but the defendant must be willing to agree the terms of the marital settlement agreement and sign all relevant paperwork once you have filed.
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