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.[1]
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.[2]
- Where to File: At the nearest Superior Court Clerk’s Office.
Court Forms
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