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CT SB01029
Bill
Status
5/26/2015
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary Committee
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AI Summary
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Establishes a nonadversarial dissolution of marriage process allowing couples to file a joint petition in the judicial district where one party resides, effective October 1, 2015.
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Requires couples to meet 12 specific conditions including marriage duration not exceeding 8 years, no children, combined property value under $35,000, no real property ownership, and no pending domestic violence restraining or protective orders.
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Mandates filing of notarized joint petition with sworn attestations, financial affidavits, waiver of trial and appeal rights, and waiver of alimony and spousal support by both parties.
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Sets a minimum 30-day waiting period before court can enter a dissolution decree without a hearing, provided no revocation notice is filed and any settlement agreement is fair and equitable.
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Allows either party to revoke the nonadversarial action at any time before the decree is entered, converting the case to the regular family court docket.
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning A Nonadversarial Dissolution Of Marriage.
Last Action
Signed by the Governor
5/26/2015