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Nonadversarial Divorce (“Non ad”)

Nonadversarial Divorce is a simplified process by which eligible parties can obtain a divorce within 35 days without having to come to court and appear before a judge.


What are the benefits of a Nonadversarial Divorce?

  • You can obtain a divorce in days, as compared to the regular process, which takes at least 3 months
  • You don’t have to come to court
  • You can move on with your life more quickly

Are you eligible?

If you and your spouse meet the following criteria, you may be eligible:

  • We have been married 9 (nine) years or less
  • Neither of us is pregnant
  • No children were born to us or adopted by us before or during the marriage
  • Neither of us has any interest or title in any real property
  • The total value of all property owned by us is less than $80,000
  • Neither of us has a defined benefit pension plan
  • Neither of us has a pending bankruptcy
  • There is no other action for dissolution of our marriage pending
  • There are no restraining or protective orders between us

Filing for a Nonadversarial Divorce:

To file for a Nonadversarial Divorce, you will need to complete the following form and have your acknowledgment and oath taken by a notary public or other proper officer:
  • Joint Petition - Nonadversarial Divorce (Dissolution of Marriage (JD-FM-242)

You must complete and attach to your joint petition the following:

  • A financial affidavit (either Financial Affidavit (JD-FM-6-LONG) or Financial Affidavit (JD-FM-6-SHORT)) from each spouse,
  • Notice of Automatic Court Orders - Nonadversarial Divorce (JD-FM-260), and
  • An Appearance (JD-CL-12) form for each spouse.
  • Certification of Notice In Family Cases (Public Assistance) (JD-FM-175) Please note that you do not need to complete this form if you or your spouse never received public assistance.

If you have a settlement agreement that you are asking the court to include in the divorce decree, you must file that agreement with the joint petition:

  • Agreement – Nonadversarial Divorce (Dissolution of Marriage) JD-FM-243

If you cannot afford the court fee to file your petition:You can also ask the court to waive the fees by filing an Application For Waiver Of Fees/Payment Of Costs/Appointment Of Counsel - Family (JD-FM-75) form to show the court why you cannot afford to pay.

Once you complete all of the papers, file them with the Clerk of the Court.

Where to get help

  • Every case is different and this information is to be used as a guide only.
  • If you think you need more help, you may want to get an attorney.
  • You can also go to a Court Service Center or contact the Connecticut Network for Legal Aid or find additional information at the Law Libraries.
  • Court staff can answer procedural questions and help you understand the legal process, but cannot give you legal advice.

Disclaimer

The information on this web page is provided as a service and a convenience by the Connecticut Judicial Branch. It is not intended as legal advice to any person. If you have questions about the use of these forms, your legal rights, or particular issues in your case, it is strongly recommended that you talk to an attorney.

Due to the changing nature of the law, the forms and information found on this website will change from time to time. It is up to you to follow the current procedures and to file the correct, up-to-date forms.

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