Middlesex Judicial District: courts, filings, and self-help

Housing (eviction) cases

• What a Notice to Quit means and what happens next
• How to file an Appearance in a Connecticut eviction case
• How to file an Answer in a Connecticut eviction case
• You got an eviction judgment: your three options

Family cases

• How to start a divorce in Connecticut
• Applying for custody or visitation in Connecticut without a divorce
• Responding to a motion in Connecticut family court
• Court fee waivers in Connecticut: who qualifies and how to apply

Towns served

The Middlesex Judicial District serves Chester, Clinton, Cromwell, Deep River, Durham, East Haddam, East Hampton, Essex, Haddam, Killingworth, Middlefield, Middletown, Old Saybrook, Portland, and Westbrook.

Court locations and hours change. Confirm with the clerk's office before you travel.

Where to get help

Connecticut's Court Service Centers offer free help for self-represented parties. The clerk's office can answer questions about procedure but cannot give legal advice. Legal aid organizations serve people who qualify. If you want legal advice, talk to a licensed Connecticut attorney.