Divorce Resources for Hartford County
Connecticut
Divorce law information and resources for Hartford County.
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- Filing fee (Connecticut)
- $350–$360
- Waiting period
- 90 days
- Residency requirement
- 12 months
- Grounds
- No-fault and fault-based
- Property division
- Equitable distribution
Filing rules and fees are set by Connecticut law and apply throughout Hartford County. Verify current amounts with the court. See the full Connecticut divorce guide.
Connecticut Divorce Laws
Learn about grounds, residency requirements, property division, and more.
View full Connecticut divorce guideHartford County Divorce FAQs
What is the residency requirement to file for divorce in Connecticut?
At least one spouse must have lived in Connecticut for 12 months before filing for divorce. This requirement is set by state law and applies throughout the state, including Hartford County.
Is there a waiting period for divorce in Connecticut?
Connecticut has a 90 days waiting period. This applies to divorce filings throughout the state, including Hartford County, and the total time to finalize depends on the court's caseload and the case itself.
How much does it cost to file for divorce in Hartford County?
The court filing fee for a divorce in Connecticut is $350–$360. Fee waivers may be available for filers who cannot afford the fee — ask the court clerk about the waiver process. Beyond the filing fee, the median total cost of an uncontested divorce in Connecticut is about $3,000 (2022 data).
Does Connecticut allow no-fault divorce?
Yes. Connecticut allows no-fault divorce, and fault-based grounds are also available in some cases. Most divorces proceed on no-fault grounds.
How is property divided in a Connecticut divorce?
Connecticut uses equitable distribution: marital property is divided based on what the court finds fair in the circumstances of each case, which is not always an equal split.
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