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Divorce residency rules and where to file in Connecticut
A Connecticut divorce decree may be entered if one spouse has lived in the state for at least the twelve months before filing or before the decree. Connecticut also allows a divorce when a spouse was domiciled in the state at marriage and returned intending to stay before filing.
Educational only. Not legal advice. Sources checked November 2, 2026.
What the official sources say
- A Connecticut divorce decree may be entered if one spouse has lived in the state for at least the twelve months before filing or before the decree. Connecticut General Statutes chapter 815j. Checked November 2, 2026
- Connecticut also allows a divorce when a spouse was domiciled in the state at marriage and returned intending to stay before filing. Connecticut General Statutes chapter 815j. Checked November 2, 2026
- In Connecticut, a divorce can be granted when the marriage has broken down irretrievably. Connecticut General Statutes chapter 815j. Checked November 2, 2026
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How to keep these papers
Keep dated copies of the papers you already have in one place, and write the day something happened on the same day. KeepMyProof is a private phone app for that: folders with checklists, the day it happened next to the day you saved it, and one PDF of a folder when someone asks.
- Bank, retirement and debt statements
- Pay stubs and tax returns
- Household bills and expenses
- Home, car and property papers
- Agreements and court papers you have
- Messages sent to you
- Co-parenting log: dated handoff and visit notes
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Questions
Where do these Connecticut facts come from?
Each fact on this page is copied from an official source: Connecticut General Statutes chapter 815j. We checked that each source still says it on November 2, 2026. Rules and forms change, so open the official link and read the current version before you rely on it.
Is this legal advice?
No. This page is educational only and is not legal advice. KeepMyProof is not a law firm. For advice about your situation, ask a lawyer licensed in Connecticut or your court's self-help center.
Which papers should I keep for divorce prep?
A good start: Bank, retirement and debt statements; Pay stubs and tax returns; Household bills and expenses; Home, car and property papers; Agreements and court papers you have; Messages sent to you; Co-parenting log: dated handoff and visit notes. Keep only papers you are allowed to have, write the date on each note, and keep originals somewhere safe.
How can I keep these papers private on my phone?
KeepMyProof keeps copies of the papers you already have in folders with checklists, encrypted on your phone, with no account and no ads. It is free for the first items you save. It is coming soon to Google Play.
Educational only. Not legal advice.