Connecticut’s statute allowing for divorce dates from 1667, created under the argument that marriage – and thus divorce – was a civil contract. The superior court system was given jurisdiction over divorce cases as early as 1784. In 1849, it officially became exclusive. Yet, many still petitioned the Connecticut General Assembly.
The Connecticut State Library has an excellent resource guide that can be used to direct you to the applicable indexes and records.
Connecticut Roots by Charter Oak Genealogy 