§ 46b-1 Family relations matters and domestic violence defined
§ 46b-1a Pattern of frivolous and intentionally fabricated pleadings or motions in family relations matter
§ 46b-2 Family matters, both civil and criminal, placed on family docket first
§ 46b-3 Domestic relations officers and other employees
§ 46b-4 Judge may retain jurisdiction until final disposition
§ 46b-5 Transfer of family relations matters to and from general docket
§ 46b-6 Investigations
§ 46b-6a Court order re parent or child undergo treatment or evaluation from a qualified, licensed health care provider. Selection of qualified, licensed health care provider
§ 46b-7 Report of investigation or evaluation to be filed
§ 46b-8 Motion for modification of support order combined with motion for contempt
§ 46b-9 Hearing by referee in action for dissolution of marriage, legal separation or annulment
§ 46b-10 Attempt at reconciliation in action for dissolution of marriage, legal separation or annulment
§ 46b-11 Closed hearings and records
§ 46b-12 Orders re appointment of counsel or guardian ad litem for a minor child in family relations matter
§ 46b-12a Publication concerning roles and responsibilities of counsel and guardian ad litem for a minor child in family relations matter
§ 46b-12b Professional code of conduct applicable to counsel or guardian ad litem for a minor child in family relations matter
§ 46b-12c Motion for removal of counsel or guardian ad litem for a minor child
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Terms Used In Connecticut General Statutes > Chapter 815 - Court Proceedings in Family Relations Matters

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Chambers: A judge's office.
  • Coercive control: includes , but is not limited to, unreasonably engaging in any of the following:

    (A) Isolating the family or household member from friends, relatives or other sources of support. See Connecticut General Statutes 46b-1

  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Dependent: A person dependent for support upon another.
  • Docket: A log containing brief entries of court proceedings.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Habeas corpus: A writ that is usually used to bring a prisoner before the court to determine the legality of his imprisonment. It may also be used to bring a person in custody before the court to give testimony, or to be prosecuted.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Pleadings: Written statements of the parties in a civil case of their positions. In the federal courts, the principal pleadings are the complaint and the answer.
  • Pretrial conference: A meeting of the judge and lawyers to discuss which matters should be presented to the jury, to review evidence and witnesses, to set a timetable, and to discuss the settlement of the case.
  • Probate: Proving a will
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.