Nonadversarial Divorce

Is Nonadversarial
                                     Divorce for You?
What is a nonadversarial divorce?
A simplified process by which eligible parties can obtain a divorce without having
to appear before a judge.
What are the benefits of a nonadversarial                           Are you eligible?
divorce?                                                            If you and your spouse can check off each box below,
• You can obtain a divorce in 35 days* or less                      you may be eligible:
• You don’t have to take time off from work to come                 � We have been married 9 years or less
  to court                                                          � Neither of us is pregnant
• You can move on with your life more quickly                       � 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
Obtain a divorce in                                                   than $80,000
                                                                    � Neither of us has a defined benefit pension plan
35 days* or less                                                    � 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

* It is possible to obtain a divorce even faster than 35 days without appearing before a judge if you and your spouse agree on all
  issues. Consult with the Court Service Center in the court location where you are filing for divorce or read How To Request The
  Entry of Judgment By Agreement, Or the Approval of Any Final Agreement, In a Divorce, Legal Separation or Custody/
  Visitation Action Without a Court Hearing at www.jud.ct.gov/family/FARequest.htm.



                    How do I apply?
                    Please click on the form links in the online publication of this booklet, visit
                    the Clerk’s Office, the Court Service Center or the Judicial Branch’s website at
                    www.jud.ct.gov to get the forms that you need to start the process.


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The Forms you will need to obtain a
Nonadversarial Divorce


Complete the forms in this Booklet
The forms in this booklet are the forms that you will need to file a petition for a nonadversarial
divorce. Please read the instructions on each form. In most cases, the forms ask you to put
information into the blank or box, or to check off the correct answer for your situation. The
forms need to be filled out completely or they will be returned to you for you to fill out the
parts that are missing.

You may complete the court forms by printing the information in ink, by typing the
information, or by using the fillable forms on the Judicial Branch website at www.jud.ct.gov
under “Forms.” The forms are also available at all Judicial District clerks’ offices and at the
Court Service Centers.


The booklet contains the following forms: (Please click the hyperlinks
below for online forms)
• Joint Petition – Nonadversarial Divorce (Dissolution of Marriage) JD-FM-242

• Notice of Automatic Court Orders – Nonadversarial Divorce JD-FM-260

• Financial Affidavit JD-FM-6 SHORT (two copies – one for each spouse)

• Appearance JD-CL-12 (two copies – one for each spouse)

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

• 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.)