Dissolution of Connecticut Civil Unions
Civil unions entered into in Connecticut are dissolved under the same system of family laws as are marriages. This means that questions about property division, spousal maintenance, child custody and child support will be decided similarly as they would be if a marriage was involved.
If you have questions about the dissolution of a civil union and are seeking a lawyer who is both an experienced divorce attorney and who understands and respects alternative lifestyles, contact Attorney Daiga G. Osis for a free initial consultation. Since 1980, Daiga has handled family law matters for both traditional and nontraditional Connecticut families with professionalism, skill and respect.
Where Must a Connecticut Civil Union Be Dissolved?
It is still unclear whether Connecticut civil unions must be dissolved in Connecticut courts. It may be possible to obtain a dissolution from a court in another state that legally recognizes the relationships of same-sex couples — for example, Vermont, New Jersey, Massachusetts or California. This area of the law is still evolving as more states recognize the legal validity of same-sex relationships.
Residency Requirement for Civil Union Dissolution
Just as with a divorce, there are residency requirements that at least one party must satisfy before dissolving a civil union in Connecticut. One of the following three requirements must be met:
- One partner must have 12-months' Connecticut residency before the complaint for dissolution is filed or before the decree of dissolution is issued.
- At least one partner was a Connecticut resident when the civil union began and has come back to Connecticut with the intention to remain permanently in the state.
- The cause for the dissolution arose after either partner moved into Connecticut.
Contact the Law Offices of Daiga G. Osis
For compassionate, respectful and experienced answers to your questions about dissolving a Connecticut civil union, contact the Law Offices of Daiga G. Osis. Call 203.254.1215 or send an e-mail.
