If you live in the state of Connecticut and are considering getting a divorce, you will have to wait at least 90 days before you can file. However, there are other options you can take advantage of that don’t take as much time if you’re sure you want to end your marriage.
Full agreement
If you expect that you and your spouse will agree on all matters pertaining to the divorce, such as child custody, child support, alimony, and property division, you can arrange to get a divorce without having to appear in court. To utilize this option, you and your spouse must be married for less than nine years and have no children together and are not expecting. The value of your property must be less than $80,000 and you should not be in bankruptcy. You should have no title or interest in real property, no defined benefit pension plan, and no restraining orders against each other.
You can also explore the option of getting divorced at any time without a waiting period. If you meet the above conditions, you can request that the court waive the 90-day waiting period.
Partial or no agreement
If you expect that you and your spouse will have some conflicts when it comes to marital matters, you should begin filling out the necessary paperwork to file for divorce. If your spouse has not filed a court appearance at least 30 days from the return date, you can proceed with the divorce without your spouse without asking for a 90-day waiver from the court. If your spouse has filed an appearance and you have agreed on all conditions of your divorce before the 90-day waiting period, you can ask for a waiver from the court. If you haven’t agreed on all the divorce terms, you’ll have to wait 90 days to have your case reviewed by a judge.