Connecticut Filing and E-Filing

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E-filing is required for lawyers and optional for people representing themselves. You enroll in E-Services for free, then request electronic access to your case so you can file and view documents online.

Family cases like divorce and custody can be e-filed. When you file a financial affidavit, pick the correct document name so it is sealed automatically.

In Connecticut, a parent without a lawyer can file family papers online, and filing on paper with the clerk is still allowed.

Official Connecticut filing resources

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Connecticut Judicial Branch E-Services (CT Judicial Branch): E-filing is required for lawyers and optional for people representing themselves. You enroll in E-Services for free, then request electronic access to your case so you can file and view documents online. https://efile.eservices.jud.ct.gov/

Connecticut official filing information (Connecticut judicial branch): The court's own page explaining how documents are filed in Connecticut and what a parent without a lawyer is allowed to do. https://www.jud.ct.gov/external/super/e-services/efile/selfrepresented.htm

Connecticut court directory (Connecticut judicial branch): Find the courthouse or clerk that serves your area, with locations and contact details. https://www.jud.ct.gov/directory/directory/location/Default.htm

Connecticut family law forms (official index) (Connecticut judicial branch): The official statewide collection of Connecticut family law forms. When a direct document link stops working, this index is where the current version lives. https://www.jud.ct.gov/webforms

Connecticut court self-help resources (Connecticut courts self-help): Official self-help information for people handling their own Connecticut family case, including instructions and plain-language guides. https://www.jud.ct.gov/selfhelp.htm

Connecticut rules of procedure (Connecticut judicial branch): The court rules that control deadlines, service, and how family cases move in Connecticut. https://www.jud.ct.gov/pb.htm

Official link data for Connecticut was last verified June 2026. Report anything outdated through our contact page and we will re-check the official source.

Frequently asked questions

Can I file my own family papers online in Connecticut?

In Connecticut, a parent without a lawyer can file family papers online, and filing on paper with the clerk is still allowed. Family cases like divorce and custody can be e-filed. When you file a financial affidavit, pick the correct document name so it is sealed automatically.

How much does it cost to file a family case in Connecticut?

Dissolution filing fee: ~$360. If you cannot afford the fee, ask the clerk about a fee waiver or indigency application; every state has a process for requesting one.

Which court hears family cases in Connecticut?

Family cases in Connecticut are heard in the Superior Court, usually in the Family Division. All family cases are heard in the Superior Court's Family Division. Connecticut has no county courts - cases are organized into judicial districts and family is heard at designated courthouses.