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Connecticut divorce forms and filing fees

The paperwork side of a divorce in Connecticut: the court's free forms, its self-help pages, the filing fee, how to ask for a fee waiver, which court to file in and e-filing.

Quick answer

The filing fee in Connecticut: $360 entry fee for a divorce complaint (civil cause, Conn. Gen. Stat. 52-259; Judicial Branch fee schedule effective Sept. 21, 2023) Can't afford it? Ask the court to waive fees with the Application for Waiver of Fees/Payment of Costs - Family (form JD-FM-75): https://www.jud.ct.gov/webforms/forms/fm075.pdf.

Filing fee
$360
E-filing
Yes
Court
Superior Court (family division) in the judicial district where you or your spouse live

Official divorce forms for Connecticut

Agreeing on everything? See Uncontested divorce in Connecticut.

Filing fee in Connecticut

$360 entry fee for a divorce complaint (civil cause, Conn. Gen. Stat. 52-259; Judicial Branch fee schedule effective Sept. 21, 2023)

Fees change and many counties add charges, such as service or a parenting class. Ask the court clerk for the exact amount before you file.

If you can't afford the fee in Connecticut

Ask the court to waive fees with the Application for Waiver of Fees/Payment of Costs - Family (form JD-FM-75): https://www.jud.ct.gov/webforms/forms/fm075.pdf

Where and how to file

Court
Superior Court (family division) in the judicial district where you or your spouse live
E-filing
Yes. Self-represented parties can enroll in Judicial Branch E-Services to file family cases online (see the E-Filing Manual for self-represented parties).

Filing your divorce papers in Connecticut, step by step

  1. Download the official forms

    Use the court's official divorce forms: Divorce forms (Connecticut courts)

  2. File with the right court

    File with the Superior Court (family division) in the judicial district where you or your spouse live.

  3. Pay the filing fee

    $360 entry fee for a divorce complaint (civil cause, Conn. Gen. Stat. 52-259; Judicial Branch fee schedule effective Sept. 21, 2023)

  4. Or ask for a fee waiver

    Ask the court to waive fees with the Application for Waiver of Fees/Payment of Costs - Family (form JD-FM-75): https://www.jud.ct.gov/webforms/forms/fm075.pdf.

  5. File online or in person

    Yes. Self-represented parties can enroll in Judicial Branch E-Services to file family cases online (see the E-Filing Manual for self-represented parties).

  6. Keep copies

    Make copies of everything you file and keep them together.

Questions about divorce forms and fees in Connecticut

How much does it cost to file for divorce in Connecticut?

$360 entry fee for a divorce complaint (civil cause, Conn. Gen. Stat. 52-259; Judicial Branch fee schedule effective Sept. 21, 2023)

How do I get the divorce filing fee waived in Connecticut?

Ask the court to waive fees with the Application for Waiver of Fees/Payment of Costs - Family (form JD-FM-75): https://www.jud.ct.gov/webforms/forms/fm075.pdf

Where can I get official divorce forms for Connecticut?

The courts publish official divorce forms: Divorce forms (Connecticut courts). Their self-help pages explain the process: Divorce self-help (Connecticut courts).

Can I file divorce papers online in Connecticut?

Yes. Self-represented parties can enroll in Judicial Branch E-Services to file family cases online (see the E-Filing Manual for self-represented parties).

Which court handles divorce in Connecticut?

Superior Court (family division) in the judicial district where you or your spouse live

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Last checked: Oct 24, 2026.