Joint Petition for Non-Adversarial Divorce
Parties with limited assets who have been married for no more than 8 years and have no children may take advantage of a streamlined non-adversarial approach to divorce by filing a joint petition, which can be granted within 30 days.
The joint petition must be notarized and contain the following attestations:
- The marriage has broken down irretrievably
- The duration of the marriage does not exceed 8 years
- Neither party to the action is pregnant
- No children were born or adopted by either party before or during the marriage
- Neither party has any interest or title in real property
- The total combined fair market value of all property owned by either party is less than $35,000.00
- Neither party has a defined benefit pension plan
- Neither party has a pending bankruptcy petition
- Neither party is applying for or receiving Title 19 benefits
- No other action for divorce, legal separation or annulment is pending
- There is no protective order in effect
- The residency requirement for Connecticut divorce has been met
In addition, Financial Affidavits for each party must be filed with the petition; the parties must certify that they are proceeding by consent, and waive service of process; that neither party is acting under duress or coercion, and that they are waiving the right to a trial, the right to receive alimony or spousal support and the right to an appeal.
My expertise can help you achieve the best results for you and your family. For more information on a Joint Petition for Non-Adversarial Divorce please contact me at 203-544-9945 or beth@eedwardslaw.com.
