Connecticut Administrative Code Title 46b - Family Law
Connecticut Administrative Code – Title 46b: Family Law
Title 46b of the Connecticut General Statutes (not Administrative Code) governs Family Law in the state. It includes statutes relating to marriage, divorce, child custody, child support, domestic violence, adoption, and family relations.
Key Areas Covered in Title 46b:
Marriage and Civil Unions
Requirements for marriage licenses
Recognition of civil unions and same-sex marriage
Dissolution of Marriage / Divorce
Grounds for divorce
Legal separation and annulment
Alimony/spousal support provisions
Parental Rights and Responsibilities
Custody and visitation
Best interest of the child standard
Parental relocation
Child Support and Maintenance
Calculation and enforcement of child support
Wage garnishment
Medical support orders
Domestic Violence and Restraining Orders
Family violence restraining orders
Protective orders related to criminal proceedings
Paternity and Adoption
Procedures for establishing paternity
Termination of parental rights
Adoption procedures
Family Relations Matters
Mediation and family services
Role of family support magistrates
Example Sections:
§ 46b-56: Orders regarding custody, care, education, visitation.
§ 46b-215: Orders for support in cases where parents are separated or divorced.
§ 46b-38a to 46b-38r: Family violence prevention and response.
§ 46b-59: Visitation rights of grandparents or third parties.
Important Note:
Connecticut's family law is codified in Title 46b of the General Statutes, not in the administrative code. Administrative regulations relating to family services may be issued by relevant state agencies (e.g., Department of Children and Families or Judicial Branch) but are not part of Title 46b.
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