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Connecticut Family Law Firm Can Answer Your Divorce Questions
If you are preparing for divorce in New Canaan, Connecticut, you most likely have many questions about the process and what to expect.
How Long Does it Take to Get a Divorce in Connecticut?
Connecticut has a statutory 90-day waiting period from the time of the filing until a divorce can be finalized, but if there are complex financial issues or disagreements regarding finances or child custody, it can take much longer, depending on how well the spouses get along.
What is the Difference Between a Divorce and a Legal Separation?
The process of obtaining a legal separation is the same process as obtaining a divorce. But while the two terms are similar in nature, there is one significant difference: the outcome. When a couple gets a legal separation, the spouses are not free to remarry, although a court decree of legal separation results in a division of property and debts and a parenting plan, just like a divorce does.
Is an Annulment the Same as a Divorce?
Annulment is not the same as a divorce. In an annulment, a marriage is declared null and void, as if it had never happened. The grounds for annulment require that the marriage is void or voidable under Connecticut state law, meaning the marriage was never legal. Some of the grounds for annulment in Connecticut include:
- Marriage performed without a valid marriage license
- Marriage between two parties where at least one party was already married
- Marriage performed by someone unauthorized to do so
Marriage annulment is complicated and relatively rare in Connecticut. If you think you may have grounds for annulment you should seek legal counsel before proceeding.
New Canaan, CT residents seeking Divorce and Family Law Attorneys
Have questions about divorce in Connecticut? The attorneys at Mark M. Kratter, LLC have widespread experience with Connecticut divorce law and can provide valuable legal advice to you. Contact us online or call 203-678-8135 to arrange a free telephone consultation today.
