Connecticut Separation Agreement Template

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Updated August 07, 2023

A Connecticut separation agreement establishes terms by which married couples, who no longer want to live together as spouses, can divide property, arrange alimony, and other matters without getting a formal divorce.

Couples can have many reasons for pursuing separation rather than divorce, including the possibility that they may later reconcile. Like most states, Connecticut has a procedure for court-recognized separations, but the agreements do not necessarily have to be filed with a court.

Is a Separation Agreement Legal in Connecticut?

Yes, couples can choose to create a separation agreement for the same reasons they can pursue a divorce.

Source: § 46b-40

Legal Separation Requirements

Filing Fee: $360
Residency: Couples may file for separation as soon as one or both of them establishes residence in the state. A separation order may be granted (a) once at least one spouse has been a resident of the state for at least a year, (b) if at least one spouse was living in the state at the time of the marriage, or (c) if the cause of the separation emerged after the parties relocated. (§ 46b-44)
Where to File: At the nearest Superior Court Clerk’s Office.