The family division of the Superior Court shall consist of the following parts:
Section 1-4.Family Division
Current through August 12, 2025 (2026 Practice Book edition) · Last verified July 9, 2026
In one sentenceThis section breaks the family division of the Superior Court into three parts: juvenile matters, support and parentage actions, and other family relations matters like divorce.
Full Text of Section 1-4
(1) J—Juvenile matters including neglect, dependency, delinquency, families with service needs and termination of parental rights.
(2) S—Support and parentage actions.
(3) D—All other family relations matters, including dissolution of marriage or civil union cases.
Amendment History
(P.B. 1978-1997, Sec. 3.) (Amended June 26, 2006, to take effect Jan. 1, 2007; amended June 14, 2024, to take effect Jan. 1, 2025.)
Plain-English Summary
This section describes the parts that make up the family division of the Superior Court. Part J handles juvenile matters, including neglect, dependency, delinquency, families with service needs, and termination of parental rights. Part S handles support and parentage actions. Part D handles all other family relations matters, including cases involving the dissolution of a marriage or a civil union.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kinds of cases fall under Part J of the family division?
Juvenile matters, including neglect, dependency, delinquency, families with service needs, and termination of parental rights.
Where does a divorce case get handled?
Divorce, described in the rule as dissolution of marriage or civil union, falls under Part D, along with all other family relations matters not covered by Parts J or S.
What does Part S of the family division cover?
Support and parentage actions.
Source & verification. The section text is reproduced verbatim from the
official Connecticut Practice Book (Conn. Practice Book § 1-4). Prescribed by the Judges of the Superior Court of Connecticut (Conn. Gen. Stat. Section 51-14). The plain-English summary is original and written by us. Last verified July 9, 2026. ·
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