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Library Materials

  • LexisNexis Practice Guide: Connecticut Family Law

  • Connecticut Family Law Citations: A Reference Guide to Connecticut Family Law Decisions, by Cynthia C. George

  • Connecticut Practice, Family Law and Practice with Forms, by Arnold H. Rutkin et al. -- (Part 4: Dissolution of Marriage)

  • Library of Connecticut Family Law Forms, 2d, by Thomas D. Colin, ed.

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U.S. State Department Information

    Marriage and Divorce

    Many U.S. citizens choose to marry, or obtain a divorce while traveling or living abroad. There are things you will need to know if you do choose to marry or divorce while out of the U.S. We hope the information below will be helpful to you.

    Marriage Abroad

    Divorce Abroad

    Divorce Abroad - Legal Issues
 
  • Public Act 18-14 (Effective October 1, 2018) - An Act Concerning Judicial Procedures Relating to Initiation of an Action for Dissolution of Marriage, Dissolution of Civil Union or Legal Separation. Summary
Connecticut General Statutes

Selected Statutes:

Chapter 815j - Dissolution of Marriage, Legal Separation and Annulment

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Connecticut Practice Book

Chapter 25  Procedure in Family Matters

  • Sec. 25-1. Definitions Applicable to Proceeding in Family Matters

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  • Sec. 25-2. Complaints for Dissolution of Marriage, Legal Separation, or Annulment

  • Sec. 25-5. Automatic Orders upon Service of Complaint or Application

  • Sec. 25-7. Pleadings in general; Amendments to Complaint or Application

  • Sec. 25-8. Amendment; New Grounds for Dissolution of Marriage

  • Sec. 25-9. Answer, cross complaint, claims for relief by defendant

  • Sec. 25-10. Answer to cross complaint

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