CHAPTER 810*
DIVORCE AND SEPARATION

      *See chapter 815j for successor provisions.

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Secs. 46-13 to 46-15. Grounds for divorce. Mode of procedure. Residence necessary for jurisdiction.
Sec. 46-15a.
Sec. 46-16. No complaint to be heard until ninety days after return day.
Sec. 46-17.
Sec. 46-18.
Sec. 46-19.
Sec. 46-20.
Secs. 46-21 to 46-26. Alimony and change of name. When estate reverts: To husband; to spouse. Custody and support of children, generally.
Sec. 46-26a.
Sec. 46-26b.
Sec. 46-26c.
Sec. 46-27.
Secs. 46-28 to 46-30a. Void marriages; annulment; orders relative to children and alimony. Legal separation. Divorce subsequent to legal separation. Hearing in chambers.
Sec. 46-30b.
Sec. 46-31. Reports of divorces and annulments to state Department of Health.

      Secs. 46-13 to 46-15. Grounds for divorce. Mode of procedure. Residence necessary for jurisdiction. Sections 46-13 to 46-15, inclusive, are repealed.

      (1949 Rev., S. 7327, 7328, 7334; 1951, S. 3005d; 1957, P.A. 163, S. 42; 502, S. 1; 1959, P.A. 86; 1969, P.A. 18; 800; 1971, P.A. 437; P.A. 73-373, S. 43.)

      See Sec. 46b-40 re grounds for dissolution of marriage, legal separation or annulment.

      See Sec. 46b-44 re establishment of residency as requirement for dissolution of marriage or legal separation.

      See Sec. 46b-45 re service and filing of complaint in proceeding for annulment, dissolution of marriage or legal separation.

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      Sec. 46-15a.* Transferred to Chapter 815j, Sec. 46b-43.

      *Note: Originally renumbered as Sec. 46-34 in the General Statutes, revised to 1975.

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      Sec. 46-16. No complaint to be heard until ninety days after return day. Section 46-16 is repealed.

      (1949 Rev., S. 7333; 1959, P.A. 100; P.A. 73-373, S. 43.)

      See Sec. 46b-67 re waiting period imposed prior to hearing case and granting decree for divorce.

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      Sec. 46-17.* Transferred to Chapter 815j, Sec. 46b-46.

      *Note: Originally renumbered as Sec. 46-39 in the General Statutes, revised to 1975.

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      Sec. 46-18.* Transferred to Chapter 815j, Sec. 46b-48.

      *Note: Originally renumbered as Sec. 46-37 in the General Statutes, revised to 1975.

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      Sec. 46-19.* Transferred to Chapter 815j, Sec. 46b-47.

      *Note: Originally renumbered as Sec. 46-40 in the General Statutes, revised to 1975.

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      Sec. 46-20.* Transferred to Chapter 815j, Sec. 46b-85.

      *Note: Originally renumbered as Sec. 46-53 in the General Statutes, revised to 1975.

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      Secs. 46-21 to 46-26. Alimony and change of name. When estate reverts: To husband; to spouse. Custody and support of children, generally. Sections 46-21 to 46-26, inclusive, are repealed.

      (1949 Rev., S. 7335-7340; 1961, P.A. 368, S. 1, 2; 1967, P.A. 827; 1971, P.A. 50; 330; P.A. 73-373, S. 43.)

      See Sec. 46b-56 re court orders re custody and care of minor children in actions for dissolution of marriage, legal separation or annulment.

      See Sec. 46b-63 re restoration of wife's birth name or former name at time decree is entered.

      See Sec. 46b-81 re assignment of property and transfer of title when decree is entered.

      See Sec. 46b-82 re alimony.

      See Sec. 46b-84 re parents' obligation to maintain minor child and re court-ordered health insurance coverage.

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      Sec. 46-26a.* Transferred to Chapter 815j, Sec. 46b-58.

      *Note: Originally renumbered as Sec. 46-58 in the General Statutes, revised to 1975.

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      Sec. 46-26b.* Transferred to Chapter 815j, Sec. 46b-55.

      *Note: Originally renumbered as Sec. 46-63 in the 1977 Court Reorganization Supplement to the General Statutes.

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      Sec. 46-26c.* Transferred to Chapter 815j, Sec. 46b-66.

      *Note: Originally renumbered as Sec. 46-49 in the General Statutes, revised to 1975.

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      Sec. 46-27. Transferred to Chapter 901, Sec. 52-256a.

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      Secs. 46-28 to 46-30a. Void marriages; annulment; orders relative to children and alimony. Legal separation. Divorce subsequent to legal separation. Hearing in chambers. Sections 46-28 to 46-30a, inclusive, are repealed.

      (1949 Rev., S. 7341; 1955, S. 3006d, 3007d; 1963, P.A. 105; 1972, P.A. 164, S. 2; P.A. 73-373, S. 43.)

      See Sec. 46b-40 re grounds for dissolution of marriage, legal separation or annulment.

      See Sec. 46b-49 re private hearing when necessary to protect interests of justice or involved parties.

      See Sec. 46b-60 re court orders concerning children and alimony in annulment cases.

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      Sec. 46-30b.* Transferred to Chapter 815j, Sec. 46b-50.

      *Note: Originally renumbered as Sec. 46-46 in the General Statutes, revised to 1975.

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      Sec. 46-31. Reports of divorces and annulments to state Department of Health. Section 46-31 is repealed.

      (1949 Rev., S. 7342; 1955, S. 3008d; 1967, P.A. 116; P.A. 73-373, S. 43.)

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