Online Divorces…For Real???
By Attorney Robert B. Fried
With today’s uncertain times and most court houses closed and/or doing limited business, I have had a number of people ask if they can do their divorces online.
I can only speak for Connecticut. Since December 15, 2015, Connecticut has e-filing so the case immediately appears on the judicial website without human intervention. So even with court houses closed, it appears you can start a divorce case. BUT you cannot get to the courthouse for a final divorce, even where there is total agreement on all issues.
There are very few cases that can proceed to judgment online without appearing in Court. If you have children, you are not eligible. If you have real estate, you are not eligible. If you have a pension, you are not eligible. AND I am not sure that even these divorces can occur without human eyes looking at the paperwork!
Be safe! And discuss your concerns with a divorce attorney to get personal advice for your case!
Attorney Robert B. Fried
