Divorce
Please be aware that in Connecticut, all parties must wait 90 days to obtain a divorce, unless the parties are eligible for a nonadversarial (simplified) divorce or unless the parties have an agreement on all terms of the divorce and ask the court to waive the 90-day waiting period.
Connecticut law provides individuals with options when filing for a divorce.
The following are the different types of divorce processes:
- Nonadversarial (simplified or “non-ad”) divorce
- This type of divorce is a simplified process by which eligible parties may obtain a divorce within days without having to appear before a judge.
- Divorce with an Agreement (or “waive 90”)
- If you and your spouse have an agreement as to all issues, you may ask the court to waive the 90-day waiting period that is otherwise required by law, and get divorced at almost any time you choose.
- Divorce without an Agreement
- It is always preferable for you and your spouse to agree on the terms of your divorce. However, if you are unable to do so, a judge will make decisions regarding alimony, custody and visitation.
(Reposted from the State of Connecticut Judicial Branch Website)