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Online Divorce in Connecticut

For those seeking an inexpensive divorce in the state of Connecticut, online divorce is an easy, affordable and fast solution. Online divorce may be appropriate for couples who have an uncontested case. The step-by-step process of preparing divorce documents at Onlinedivorce.com makes it easy for you. We help prepare all of the necessary divorce forms and provide detailed written instructions on how to file your divorce in Connecticut.

Our divorce documents preparation service can be a perfect solution for those who want to have their divorce papers completed quickly and without stress. Even though Connecticut has unique divorce forms and filing requirements, our online system provides the exact forms necessary along with instructions on how to file. We have helped thousands of people prepare their divorce documents for filing.

If you and your spouse agree on the terms of the divorce and want an amicable dissolution to your marriage, why should the process get drawn out, and why should you spend money on lawyers? Online divorce is often cheaper, quicker and easier.

Online divorce can be a perfect option if you want to save money or hope to have your divorce finalized quickly to get on with your life. Preparing documents for divorce online in Connecticut is fast becoming very popular because you can complete the documents in the comfort of your home.

Even if you think your case is too complex because you have children, own your own home or have other assets, you may still be able to prepare your documents online. Just start with our simple questionnaire, and we’ll provide you instructions for each step of the way.

The process at OnlineDivorce.com is 100% secure. We protect your information, and nothing is filed until you submit the divorce papers to the courthouse yourself. Filing for divorce in Connecticut with the Onlinedivorce.com system can be a simple solution to a difficult situation.

Filing:

When you use OnlineDivorce.com, we help you fill out your divorce paperwork using a simple online questionnaire. You can fill it out alone or with the assistance of your spouse. Then, after getting the other spouse’s signature, the divorce forms may be filed at the local court. In Connecticut, you will typically file the completed forms at the court clerk’s office in a Judicial District, which serves either your town of residence or the town where your spouse lives.

The actual filing process is explained in our detailed court-filing instructions that we provide along with your completed divorce forms. You can also obtain assistance from your local courthouse by calling or stopping by.

After the initial filing, you may need to follow up if there are any issues with your documents. When you use OnlineDivorce.com, we allow you to make small adjustments to your forms as requested by the court at no additional charge. Our goal is to help you obtain your divorce with as little hassle and stress as possible using our online divorce documents preparation service.

Residency:

Every state has specific requirements where divorcing couples must establish residency before filing for divorce. Connecticut is no exception.

The divorce may be filed by either spouse being a resident. However, the divorce will not be finalized until one spouse has been a resident for one year, unless:

  • (i) one of the spouses was a resident of Connecticut at the time of the marriage and returned with the intention of permanent residence;
  • or (ii) the grounds for the dissolution of marriage arose in the state.

In cases involving support, the divorce is to be filed in the county where the plaintiff resides. In all other cases, the dissolution of marriage may be filed in any county convenient to both spouses. [Connecticut General Statutes; Chapter 815j Section 46b-44 and Chapter 890 Section 51-349].

Valid grounds to get divorce in Connecticut

Grounds for an online divorce using OnlineDivorce.com are the same as they would be for any divorce within the State of Connecticut. Grounds are merely the reason for divorce, and the state must approve them.

 

There are two primary categories in Connecticut: no-fault and general.

 

The grounds for filing a No-Fault divorce are:

 

  • Irretrievable breakdown of the marriage with no prospects of reconciliation;
  • Incompatibility and voluntary separation for 18 months with no reasonable prospect for reconciliation. [Connecticut General Statutes; Chapter 815j Section 46b-40].

The general (fault-based) grounds for getting a divorce are:

 

  • Adultery;
  • Imprisonment for life or the commission of any infamous crime involving a violation of conjugal duty and punishable by imprisonment for more than one year;
  • Willful desertion with neglect of duty for one year;
  • Seven years of absence;
  • Cruel and inhuman treatment;
  • Fraudulent contract;
  • Habitual intemperance;
  • Legal confinement in a hospital or other similar institution, because of mental illness, for at least five years within six years next preceding the date of the complaint. [Connecticut General Statutes; Chapter 815j Section 46b-40].

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Custody of the child in Connecticut

In the State of Connecticut, joint or sole custody is determined based on the child's best interests, without regard to the gender of the parent.

The best interest factors include but are not limited to:

  • Developmental needs of the child;
  • The parents' ability to understand and meet the needs of the child;
  • Each parent's ability to be actively involved in the child's life;
  • The desires of the child if the child is of sufficient age and maturity;
  • The parents' wishes and preferences concerning custody;
  • The child's relationship with each parent, siblings, and any other family members who may significantly affect the best interests of the child;
  • Each parent's willingness and ability to encourage such continuing parent-child relationship between the child and the other parent as is appropriate;
  • Any manipulation by or coercive behavior of the parents to involve the child in the parents' dispute;
  • The child's adjustment to their home, school, etc.;
  • The stability of the child's existing or proposed residences;
  • The mental and physical health of all parties involved (however, a disability of a proposed custodial parent itself shall not be determinative of custody unless the proposed arrangement is not in the best interests of the child);
  • Any history of domestic violence or child abuse;
  • And other factors the court may deem valid. [Connecticut General Statutes; Chapter 815j Section 46b-54].

There is a presumption that joint legal custody is in the child’s best interests if both parents have agreed to joint custody. [Connecticut General Statutes; Title 46b Chapter 815j Section 56, 56a, 56b, and 84].

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Rules for child support in Connecticut

Connecticut has put into place specific state-mandated child support guidelines that apply in virtually every case, barring exceptional circumstances. Both parties’ gross incomes and certain child-related expenses are considered. In the majority of child support cases, payments continue until the child reaches eighteen years of age and may extend until the completion of the child’s secondary education.

Either parent may be ordered to contribute child support, based on the following factors:

  • The financial resources of the child;
  • The age, wellness, and station of the parents;
  • The jobs of each parent;
  • The earning capacity of each of the parents;
  • The amount and all sources of income of the parents;
  • The vocational skills and employability of each parent;
  • The age and wellness of the child;
  • The child’s job, if any;
  • The vocational skills of a child, if applicable;
  • The employability of the child, if applicable;
  • The estate and needs of the child; and
  • The relative financial means of the parents.

Either of the parents may be ordered to provide medical insurance for the child. There are official Child Support Guidelines. These guidelines are presumed correct unless shown that the amount would be inequitable or inappropriate under the particular circumstances in a case. [Connecticut General Statutes; Chapter 815j Section 46b-84].

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Property division in Connecticut

When a couple chooses to divorce in Connecticut, they must distribute property in a fair and agreeable manner.

Connecticut is an “equitable distribution” state. The court can assign property to either spouse or both spouses, including any gifts and inheritances, based on the following factors:

  • The contribution of each spouse to the marital property, including non-monetary contributions;
  • The length of the marriage;
  • The age and health of the spouses;
  • The amount and sources of income of the spouses;
  • The vocational skills of the spouses;
  • The employability of the spouses;
  • The estate, debts, and needs of each spouse and the opportunity of each for further acquisition of capital assets and income;
  • The cir­cumstances that contributed to the separation of the spouses; and
  • The causes of the dissolution of marriage. [Connecticut General Statutes; Chapter 815j Section 46b-81].

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Rules for spousal support in Connecticut

Alimony, also known as spousal support, is sometimes ordered by the court to help one spouse live in a manner established during the marriage after the divorce.

The following factors are considered when deciding if alimony is appropriate for either spouse:

  • The causes for the divorce, including any marital fault;
  • The distribution of the marital property;
  • Whether the spouse who seeks support is the custodian of a child whose condition or circumstances make it appropriate for that spouse not to seek outside employment;
  • The length of the marriage;
  • The current age of the spouses;
  • The physical and emotional health of the spouses;
  • The earning capacity, vocational skills, education, employability, jobs of the spouses;
  • The amount and sources of income, and the needs of each spouse. [Connecticut General Statutes; Title 46b Chapter 815j Section 82 and 86].

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Mediation support in Connecticut

Within 90 days after the divorce is filed, either spouse or the lawyer for any minor children can submit a request for conciliation to the court. Two mandatory counseling sessions will then be ordered. Mediation services are available from the court for property, financial, custody, and visitation issues. [Connecticut General Statutes; Title 46b Chapter 815j Section 53 and 53a]

For those seeking to prepare their divorce papers using OnlineDivorce.com, utilizing divorce mediation can be a great tool to smooth out disagreements and prevent the case from going to court. It can be the simplest way to assure a fast, easy and affordable online divorce.

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Divorce Forms in Connecticut

Connecticut forms produced by OnlineDivorce.com are court-approved divorce forms. We have automated the process of filling them out to simplify matters and avoid any difficulties that may occur with filling out paperwork alone. By utilizing OnlineDivorce.com, you can streamline the process of preparing divorce documents and help both parties to move forward with their lives.

How to file for divorce in Connecticut

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Meet the residency requirements. For a couple to be eligible to file for divorce in Connecticut, one of the following residency requirements must be met:

-  either spouse has resided within the state for at least 12 months before filing for divorce or preceding the date of the decree;

-  either spouse was domiciled in Connecticut at the time of the marriage and moved back permanently before filing for divorce;

-  the ground for divorce happened after either spouse moved into Connecticut.

Meet residency requirements

2

Complete the divorce papers. To apply for divorce in Connecticut, the spouse initiating the case must select and fill out the primary divorce forms, including but not limited to the Divorce Complaint, Summons, and Affidavit Concerning Children (if the spouses have minor children). Choose the relevant court

3

File for divorce. The plaintiff must take all the completed divorce forms and file them with the Superior Court Clerk's Office in the judicial district where either party resides. They also have to pay a court filing fee unless qualified for a waiver. Prepare and file the initial divorce forms

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Complete the service process. The plaintiff must pay an additional fee to have the State Marshal deliver the copies of the Divorce Complaint and Summons to the other spouse (the defendant). As an acknowledgment of service, the Marshall will complete a Return of Service form, which must be filed with the court with the rest of the divorce papers. Complete the service process

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Waiting period. Once a divorce action is initiated, the spouses typically have to wait for at least 90 days before the court can grant a divorce. However, in some uncontested divorce cases, the spouses can ask the court to waive this waiting period. Participate in a case management conference

6

Finalize a divorce. If the spouses can reach an agreement about the final terms of their divorce out of court, they only need to attend a final hearing. At an uncontested divorce hearing, the judge reviews all the submitted papers and approves the divorce as long as everything is lawful and fair. Finalize a divorce

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Filing fees for divorce in Connecticut

When you file your divorce papers, the court will charge filing fees that may vary by county. These costs are in addition to the cost of using OnlineDivorce.com. Please check with your local courthouse to determine the exact amount.

How long will it take?

Use of the OnlineDivorce.com service usually takes between 30 minutes and two hours or more, depending on the complexity of your case. Start by filling out the questionnaire. You can do it in one sitting or save your progress and complete it at a later date. Whatever is most convenient for you.

Once you’ve received the completed documents, you will need to file them and get your spouse’s signature. More information regarding the finalization of the divorce case is provided once the paperwork has been completed and submitted to the court.

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Here is how OnlineDivorce.com makes completing divorce papers easier:

  • We provide the full divorce packet required by the local court - clients do not need to drive to their local courthouse to get the blank forms or search for the right divorce forms online. In rare cases, local county forms can vary in color, paper material, size, or bar code, so they may need to be obtained directly from the county clerk's office.
  • We complete the necessary forms for clients based on their answers given in a simple guided online interview - clients do not need to understand family law or read through complicated instructions to figure out how to fill out the forms themselves.
  • We give detailed, easy to follow step-by-step instructions for filing a divorce with the court - so the client knows exactly what to do to get his/her divorce finalized.
  • We provide unlimited technical support - if a client needs assistance through the online process, he/she can always reach out to us via phone, email, or live chat, and we'll do our best to help.
  • We save our clients time and money - if divorcing spouses agree regarding the terms of their divorce, they typically don’t have to pay thousands to a lawyer to handle their divorce forms and don't need to spend hours trying to do it all by themselves.