Conn. Practice Book § 25-50 (2026)

Sec. 25-50. Case Management [Repealed as of Jan. 1, 2025.] Sec. 25-50A. Case Management under Pathways The Pathways approach shall be followed and shall include: (a) A resolution plan date, which shall be assigned in dissolution of marriage, dissolution of civil union, legal separation, and annulment 313 cases, no less than thirty days and no more than sixty days from the return date, and in custody and visitation cases in accordance with Sections 25-3 and 25-4, to meet with a family relations counselor to identify: (1) all matters where the parties agree; (2) how likely the parties are to reach an agreement on any disputed issues; and (3) the resources needed to resolve the case. The family relations counselor will recommend an action plan for the court’s consideration, including a recommendation for one of three tracks: (1) Track A for cases that require the lowest level of court time and resources, including cases that are fully resolved on the resolution plan date; (2) Track B for cases that are expected to require a moder- ate level of court time and resources; or (3) Track C for cases with disputes about major issues that are expected to require the highest level of judicial time and resources. Failure to appear at the reso- lution plan date or comply with the court’s orders regarding the resolution plan date may result in sanctions or the entry of a nonsuit, default, or dismissal. After considering the recommenda- tions of the family relations counselor and input from the parties, the court shall make a scheduling order on that day which shall include, but is not limited to, assigning the case to a track, schedul- ing future court dates (including one or more case dates), ordering a schedule for discovery, and specifying the steps the parties must take between such court dates. The parties must follow the terms of the scheduling order, or the case may be dismissed, or other sanctions may be imposed. Nothing in this section shall preclude the court from issuing temporary orders on the resolution plan date on any pending pleading before the court by consent of the parties or as otherwise determined by the judicial authority. (b) In all cases, except those seeking only visita- tion, the party or parties shall file sworn financial affidavits on or before the resolution plan date. (c) If, in a dissolution of marriage, dissolution of civil union, legal separation or annulment case, the defendant has not filed an appearance, not earlier than thirty days after the return date, the plaintiff may file a motion in accordance with Gen- eral Statutes § 46b-67 (b) and, if granted, appear and proceed to judgment without further notice to the defendant, provided the plaintiff has complied with the provisions of Section 25-30. If such motion is filed, and the respondent was served personally or at the respondent’s usual place of abode, the court may, in accordance with General Statutes § 46b-67 (b), enter judgment with or with- out a hearing. If service was made in any other manner, no judgment shall be entered until after

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