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CT HB06735

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/22/2023

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Changes gender-neutral language in section 46b-66a by replacing "husband or wife" with "either spouse" for court orders requiring real property title conveyance in annulment, divorce, or legal separation cases.

  • Allows Superior Court to order either spouse to convey real property title to the other party or a third person when entering a decree of annulment, dissolution of marriage, or legal separation.

  • Permits court to directly pass title to property without requiring action by either party if a spouse violates a conveyance order.

  • Allows a party or their attorney to record an affidavit with a certified copy of the decree on land records if more than five years have passed since the decree or final appeal judgment and the ordered spouse has not conveyed title.

  • Establishes that recording the decree or affidavit on land records effects an automatic title transfer equivalent to a deed, effective October 1, 2023.

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Conveyance Of Title To Real Property In Matters Involving A Decree Of Annulment, Dissolution Of Marriage Or Legal Separation.

Last Action

File Number 633

4/17/2023

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/22/2023

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