Connecticut Divorce Records
State of Connecticut Divorce Record Accessibility
Divorce records are public record in Connecticut.
Where to Find State Divorce Records
To obtain a copy of your divorce record or dissolution of civil union record you will need to request it from the Superior Court where the divorce or dissolution was finalized. You can find a complete listing of Superior Courts in Connecticut at http://www.jud.state.ct.us/scripts/DirDefault.asp.
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Search Fees: The fee for a divorce record will vary depending on where you will request it.
Retrieval Timeframe: The turnaround time for a divorce record will vary.
Forms: The forms required will vary depending on the county’s Superior Court where the divorce took place.
Divorce Record Contents
Contained in a divorce record, you will find: any settlements that are due, all child support payment information, a complete distribution of property, all spousal support payment information, the date of the marriage, child custody agreements (if children are involved in the marriage), the full name of the wife, the full name of the husband, and the complete division of debt. The kinds of divorces that exist are: uncontested divorce, at-fault divorce, summary (or simple) divorce, electronic divorce, no-fault divorce, collaborative divorce, and mediated divorce.
Divorce records are often needed to verify marital status in the event that one of the parties wishes to remarry. They may also need to confirm arrangements in court in the event of a dispute with their ex-spouse.
Child Support Payments
As part of a divorce, child support will award payments from one parent to the parent who has primary custody of the child (or children) in question. You can find the complete rules on child support in Connecticut by visiting the website of: http://www.jud.state.ct.us/childsupport/default.htm.
