Divorce Resources for New Haven County

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Key Facts

Divorce in New Haven County: Key Facts

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 New Haven County. Verify current amounts with the court. See the full Connecticut divorce guide.

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New Haven 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 New Haven 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 New Haven 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 New Haven 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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Lynch Traub Keefe & Errante

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