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Divorce in Connecticut: forms, cost, and how to file

A plain-English overview of getting an uncontested divorce in Connecticut — the residency rule, the no-fault ground, the filing fee, and the official forms — from LawCat, a free service built by attorneys.

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Connecticut divorce at a glance

No-fault ground
Irretrievable breakdown; standard track carries a ~90-day waiting period after return date, waivable by joint motion (C.G.S. 46b-67); nonadversarial track ~35 days. Residency: 12 months in CT before decree (or alternative statutory bases) - the 12-month…
Filing fee
$360 court entry fee + marshal service ~$40-75. Fee waiver: JD-FM-75 (Application for Waiver of Fees).
Child support
Income shares (CT Child Support and Arrearage Guidelines); Worksheet form JD-FM-220.
E-filing (self-represented)
CT Judicial Branch E-Services - mandatory for attorneys; self-represented parties may enroll and e-file family matters (optional). Statewide single system.
County differences
None - single statewide Judicial Branch; judicial districts use identical forms.
Official statewide forms
YES - uniform statewide Judicial Branch JD-FM forms: JD-FM-159 Divorce Complaint, JD-FM-3 Summons Family Actions, JD-FM-158 Notice of Automatic Orders, JD-CL-12 Appearance, JD-FM-6 (short/long) Financial Affidavit…

Official source: Connecticut court forms & self-help. Always confirm current forms and fees with the court before filing.

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Connecticut divorce FAQ

Do I need a lawyer to get divorced in Connecticut?

No. Connecticut allows you to file for divorce yourself (pro se). LawCat prepares your Connecticut divorce documents free, and you pay only the court’s filing fee. You can hire an attorney at any point if your case becomes complicated.

How long do I have to live in Connecticut to file for divorce?

Check Connecticut’s residency requirement with the official court source before filing.

How much does it cost to file for divorce in Connecticut?

$360 court entry fee + marshal service ~$40-75. Fee waiver: JD-FM-75 (Application for Waiver of Fees). With LawCat your documents are free, so the filing fee is typically your only unavoidable cost — and it can often be waived if you can’t afford it.

This page is general information about Connecticut’s court process, not legal advice for your situation, and LawCat is not a law firm. Forms and fees change — verify with the official court source above. Reviewed 2026.