This is a common question: how long does it take to get a Connecticut divorce? Or as some phrase it – how quickly can I get divorced?

For starters, Connecticut has a ninety-day waiting period, which starts running on the Return Date. The Return Date is a few weeks after the Defendant spouse is served.

Here are a few factors that affect a divorce timeline:

  • A prenuptial or postnuptial agreement
  • Jointly owned real estate
  • One or both of the spouses is self-employed
  • Substantial assets in the marital estate
  • Whether one of the spouses is alleging fault as the cause of the breakdown of the marriage
  • Disputes regarding children such as custody, visitation, decision-making, relocation and parenting plans

However, without question, the biggest factor is the mindset of the spouses and their attorneys and the type of “approach” they are using.

For example, mediation or a collaborative approach is typically less adversarial and therefore the timeline start to finish is relatively short.

The same is true if the parties are focusing on settlement and they want to truly get it done as soon as possible. As with any good faith negotiation, concessions must be made but this spirit of give and take usually leaves each side feeling that the process was fair.

In these scenarios, think about 4-6 months to get to the finish line.

Of course, not every case can be resolved quickly and fairly. Inevitably, some cases require full-blown litigation. If the case heads to trial, it is at least a year and in some courts (like Stamford) closer to 2 years to get divorced.

 

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