What kinds of matters are decided in family court in Connecticut?
The following are family matters in Connecticut: • Divorce (Dissolution of Marriage and Dissolution of Civil Union) • Legal Separation • Annulment • Name Changes • Custody of Children • Civil Restraining Orders (Relief From Abuse) • Visitation of Children • Paternity • Child Support Although some states consider them family matters, in Connecticut, Juvenile Matters are handled in a separate Juvenile Court and adoptions are handled in Probate Court. 2. Where are the courts for family matters? Although there are some exceptions, hearings in family matters are held in the Judicial District courthouses of the Superior Court. A Directory of Judicial District Courthouses is available and Directions may also be found on this web site. The date and location of any court event on a case would be on the paperwork sent to you by the court about that event. For example, if you have a hearing on a calendar, the information about when and where to go would be on the copy of the calendar that is sent
