Connecticut Family Lawyers Focus on Divorce Matters

Stonington Family Law Firm Concentrates on Divorce Representation

Divorce is known as dissolution of marriage in Connecticut. The grounds for dissolution of marriage in the state include:

  • No fault – the marriage is irretrievably broken or the parties have lived apart continuously for at least 18 months prior to service of the divorce complaint, without the reasonable prospect of reconciliation
  • Adultery
  • Fraudulent contract
  • Willful desertion for one year with total neglect of duty
  • Seven years of absence with no contact from the absent party
  • Habitual intemperance
  • Intolerable cruelty
  • A sentence of life in prison or the commission of a crime involving a violation of conjugal duty, punishable by over one year prison time
  • Legal confinement in a hospital or institution due to mental illness for an accumulated period of five years, within the six years prior to the date the divorce complaint is filed

Couples seeking an amicable divorce that is typically finalized relatively quickly may want to consider an uncontested divorce. Those interested in an uncontested dissolution of marriage in Connecticut must meet all the following requirements:

  • Either spouse must have lived in Connecticut for 12 months
  • The marriage is either irretrievably broken, or both parties agree to other grounds for divorce
  • No other case exists related to the children of the divorcing couple
  • The spouses must submit sworn financial statements to the court concerning their income, assets, and debts
  • The spouses agree on how to resolve all issues in the divorce, including child custody, visitation, child support, property and debt division, and alimony

Contact a Stonington, Connecticut Divorce Attorney Today

Bruce A. Chamberlain has more than two decades of experience helping Connecticut residents deal with divorce issues, and will work hard help you obtain the best results possible for your family. Contact the Bruce A. Chamberlain Law Office online or call (860) 440-2846 to schedule your case evaluation today.