Anyone know the steps for an uncontested divorce in Connecticut?

I’m legally married to someone who’s not a US citizen, and he’s planning to go back to his country soon. We’re looking to do a no-contest divorce next week. We got married in CT, and I’m a full resident. We don’t have kids or property together, and we’re just trying to figure out what documents I need to file and what the costs will be. Anyone gone through this before? I want to make sure I have everything in order before next week.

Yeah, I’ve gone through something similar in CT. For an uncontested divorce, you’ll need forms like the Dissolution of Marriage Petition (Form JD-FM-159), Financial Affidavit, and Summons. If your spouse agrees, you can avoid service fees. It’s really straightforward since you both agree on everything.

@Tabbisons
Same here, I did mine a few months ago. It’s a pretty simple process once you’ve got all the forms filled out. The only part that took time was the 90-day waiting period in CT.

Merritt said:
@Tabbisons
Same here, I did mine a few months ago. It’s a pretty simple process once you’ve got all the forms filled out. The only part that took time was the 90-day waiting period in CT.

Yeah, the waiting period can feel long, but it’s part of the process. Just make sure everything’s notarized and filed correctly, and it should go smoothly.

You’ll also need a Settlement Agreement even if you don’t have joint assets. It’s just to confirm you both agree on things like personal belongings. It’s a good idea to get everything notarized before filing. Cost-wise, expect a filing fee of about $360 and some minor notary fees.

@Solomon
Thanks for the heads-up! I forgot about the Settlement Agreement. Is there any way to speed up the process?

Tabbisons said:
@Solomon
Thanks for the heads-up! I forgot about the Settlement Agreement. Is there any way to speed up the process?

Unfortunately, the 90-day waiting period is mandatory in CT unless you qualify for an expedited process. You can try asking the court for a waiver, but that’s rare.

Once you’ve got all the paperwork, you’ll file at the local Superior Court. Just make sure to submit copies to your spouse too. After that, you might need to attend a short hearing, but it’s usually pretty quick for uncontested cases.

I did a similar thing last year. The court usually takes 3-6 months to finalize everything, but it all depends on the judge’s schedule. Make sure you have all the documents ready when you file!

Skyler said:
I did a similar thing last year. The court usually takes 3-6 months to finalize everything, but it all depends on the judge’s schedule. Make sure you have all the documents ready when you file!

Thanks for the info! 3-6 months seems like a while, but at least it’s mostly paperwork. I’ll make sure everything is in order next week.

I’d also recommend checking out the Connecticut Judicial Branch website for any downloadable forms you might need. They have everything laid out pretty clearly.