No-Fault Divorce in Connecticut
State-specific overview · Family Law
Connecticut allows no-fault divorce based on irretrievable breakdown with a six-month waiting period.
How Connecticut treats No-Fault Divorce
Connecticut permits divorce on grounds of irretrievable breakdown of the marriage without proving fault by either party. However, the state imposes a mandatory six-month waiting period from the date of filing before the court can finalize the divorce. This cooling-off period applies to all divorces, whether contested or uncontested. Either spouse may file, and the breakdown ground is the most commonly used divorce option in the state.
The general definition of No-Fault Divorce
A divorce granted without requiring either spouse to prove wrongdoing by the other.
A no-fault divorce is a divorce where neither spouse has to prove that the other did something wrong, like infidelity or abuse. Instead, one or both spouses simply state that the marriage is irretrievably broken or that they have irreconcilable differences. This is the most common type of divorce in the United States today. No-fault divorces are generally faster and less contentious than fault-based divorces because they don't require gathering evidence of misconduct.
Read the full No-Fault Divorce entry →This page is a plain-English reference and is not legal advice. State laws change frequently. For specific situations consult a licensed attorney in Connecticut.