Connecticut's Divorce Statutes (2011). Published by the Connecticut General Assembly.

Connecticut Supreme Court Opinion (Palmer, J.) holding that Connecticut's prohibition against same-sex marriage violated the Connecticut Constitution and thereby legalized gay marriage. Kerrigan v. Commissioner of Public Health, 289 Conn. 135 (October 28, 2008).

Connecticut Law About Civil Unions (2010) published by the Connecticut Judicial Branch Law Libraries.

Statewide Legal Services, 425 Main Street, Middletown, CT 06457.  Call 860-344-03800 from the Hartford Area or 1-800-453-3320 from other areas of Connecticut. Statewide Legal Services is the intake agency and starting point for accessing legal assistance for low income persons in Connecticut. Hours: Mon-Fri. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Referrals are made to a variety of agencies and organizations for assistance and representation. www.slsct.org.

The Children's Law Center - www.clcct.org. 30 Arbor Street, South, Hartford, CT 06106, Tel: 877-law-door. Provides representation for children in Family Court. Representation based upon income and other criteria. Law Line: 1-888-529-3667, free call-in service for advice about child support and other matters related to children of divorce.

CT Dept. of Social Services Child Support Resource Center and Bureau of Child Support Enforcement. The program provides the following services: location of absent parents, establishment of paternity, establishment and modification of support orders, enforcement of support orders, establishment and modification of medical support, collection and distribution of support payments. Pamphlet: A Brief Guide to Child Support Services in Connecticut (2007).

Child Support and Arrearage Guidelines (Aug. 1, 2005) (PDF). Includes rules, tables and worksheets.

Child Support in Connecticut (2010) (PDF). A Connecticut Judicial Law Library "Notebook." Detailed information about calculating child support from the Guidelines, modifying child support, enforcement, out-of-state orders, impact of bankruptcy, and more.

Domestic Violence Hotline: (888) 774-2900. The Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence provides support to women who have experienced domestic violence, emotionally and/or physically. Programs include emergency shelter, crisis intervention, assistance with restraining orders, and referral services.

Wheeler Clinic. Many programs of assistance for parents experiencing stress in their relationship with their children, who abuse or at risk of abusing their children. Free 24-hour HelpLine for crisis intervention, suicide prevents, referral and support. From Central Connecticut call: 860-747-3434, From Greater Hartford and the Farmington Valley call 860-524-1182.

Paternity in Connecticut. Connecticut Judicial Law Library materials, resources, and referrals.

Inmates Legal Assistance, 78 Oak Street, P.O. Box 260237, Hartford, CT 860-246-1118 (requests preferred in writing).

First Church of Christ Wethersfield has a weekly meetings for divorced individuals, a semi-annual divorce recovery program with discussion groups, and programs for singles. The twice-yearly recovery programs consist of a seminar weekend plus eight weekly follow-up sessions on Tuesday evenings.  Divorce Recovery Program Brochure. First Church of Christ, 250 Main Street, Wethersfield, CT 06109. Telephone: (860) 529-1575. First Church Singles Ministries.

Divorce Recovery Group of the Valley Community Baptist Church, 590 West Avon Road, Avon, CT, provides a sensitive and caring environment where the support and concern of others dealing with similar issues can help you to make one of life's most difficult adjustments. A 12-week structured program offered periodically. Tel: (860) 673-6826.