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The quickest and easiest way to get a no-fault divorce in Connecticut is simply to declare that your marriage "has broken down irretrievably," which means there's no reasonable hope that you'll fix the problems. You and your spouse should agree on this.

Fill out a Divorce Complaint (Dissolution of Marriage) (JD-FM-159) or a Dissolution of Civil Union Complaint (JD-FM-159A). A Com- plaint is an important legal document because it is the way to tell the court and your spouse what you want.

This is the least expensive form of divorce in CT. Total cost usually ranges between $1,500 and $6,000 and occasionally more if cases are more complex. This total cost is split between the spouses. You may incur additional costs if you need other professionals to help you settle marital financial issues.

You follow the same procedure, but you must fill out and file all the legal forms yourself. The Do-It-Yourself Divorce Guide and Do-It-Yourself Guide Supplement (must be used together) are written to help people without legal training use Connecticut State Courts to obtain a divorce without the use of an attorney.

The Vital Records Office does not maintain copies of divorce decrees. To obtain a copy of a Divorce Decree or Dissolution of Civil Union Decree, contact the CT Superior Court where the divorce or dissolution was granted (see Directory of Connecticut Superior Courts).

You begin the procedure by filing a Complaint for Dissolution of Marriage in the Superior Court of the county where you live. If neither party is seeking alimony, you may file in any county that would be convenient to you and your spouse.