INSTRUCTIONS: CONNECTICUT DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE (DIVORCE) JUDGMENT (Form JD-FM-177)

In Connecticut, when a divorce is completed a judge or their assistant clerk will complete a dissolution of marriage (divorce) judgment. This must be completed within 60 days of a judgment being issued and filed with the court clerk. The purpose of this document is to summarize all aspects of this divorce. This Form JD-FM-177 is online on the website of State of Connecticut's Judicial Branch.

Connecticut Dissolution Of Marriage (Divorce) Judgment JD-FM-177 Step 1: At the top of the page, the judge will enter the name of the judicial district, the town and the case number, as well as the name and address of both parties.

Connecticut Dissolution Of Marriage (Divorce) Judgment JD-FM-177 Step 2: Sections one and two summarize the date the divorce petition was filed and how the defendant responded.

Connecticut Dissolution Of Marriage (Divorce) Judgment JD-FM-177 Step 3: Sections three and four detail the date and place of marriage and the Connecticut residency status of both parties.

Connecticut Dissolution Of Marriage (Divorce) Judgment JD-FM-177 Step 4: Section five details the reason for the divorce.

Connecticut Dissolution Of Marriage (Divorce) Judgment JD-FM-177 Step 5: Section six lists all children under the age of 23 born to or adopted by the parents. The judge should list the full name and the date of birth for every child.

Connecticut Dissolution Of Marriage (Divorce) Judgment JD-FM-177 Step 6: Section seven concerns the terms of separation. If the two spouses have submitted a mutually acceptable separation agreement which the judge finds acceptable, they will check the box next to the statement which says so.

Connecticut Dissolution Of Marriage (Divorce) Judgment JD-FM-177 Step 7: In this section, the judge will detail all aspects of the divorce, including alimony payments, child support arrangements, visitation rights, medical insurance coverage, and name changes.

Connecticut Dissolution Of Marriage (Divorce) Judgment JD-FM-177 Step 8: The judge or their assistant clerk will print and sign their name, along with the date on which their judgment was issued.

Connecticut Dissolution Of Marriage (Divorce) Judgment JD-FM-177 Step 9: If both parties were represented by lawyers, their lawyers will print and sign their name, along with the date, at the bottom of the second page.