Connecticut Dissolution of Marriage Without Children (2026)

With no minor children, Connecticut dissolution is simpler — no Parenting Education Program, no Parenting Plan, and no child support worksheet. The focus is on the Agreement for Dissolution covering all property, debts, and alimony.

Overview

Agreement for Dissolution — What to Include (No Children)

Connecticut's "all property" rule means you must address all property in the Agreement — not just property acquired during the marriage.

All Real Property

Each property:

• Full legal description
• Agreed fair market value
• Mortgage balance; net equity
• Assignment: who receives the property — or sale
• If keeping spouse: refinancing deadline; fallback; Quitclaim Deed → Town Clerk
• If selling: proceeds split; listing timeline; carrying costs

All Financial Accounts

• Each account: institution, type, current balance, community or separate
• Assignment; transfer details

Retirement Accounts

• QDRO for employer plans (marital portion from marriage date to separation date)
• IRA transfer incident to divorce

Vehicles

• Assign each vehicle; one spouse assumes the loan
• Connecticut DMV title transfer

Business Interests

• Valuation; buyout; or allocation — or equal split

All Debts

• Each debt: institution, balance, assignment
• Indemnification: "Spouse A assumes Debt X and holds Spouse B harmless"

Alimony

• Award (amount, term, type, termination events) — OR
• Explicit waiver: "Each party waives any claim for alimony, now and in the future"

All Other Property — Including Pre-Marital and Inherited

• Address every significant asset — courts require disclosure of all property
• State the basis for assigning each pre-marital/inherited asset to the original owner

The 90-Day Waiver (No Children — Easiest Scenario)

Without children, obtaining the 90-day waiver is straightforward:

1. Both parties sign the Motion to Waive the 90-Day Period (JD-FM-177 or equivalent)
2. Attach the fully executed Agreement for Dissolution
3. Attach both Financial Affidavits
4. File with the Superior Court
5. Court enters Judgment without requiring the full 90-day wait

Last reviewed: March 2026 | $350 flat filing fee | 90-day waiver simple with no children | All property must be addressed in Agreement | Financial Affidavit required from both parties | Town Clerk for deed recording

Last reviewed: March 2026 · Verify current fees and forms with your local court before filing.