The breakdown of your marriage upsets the balance of your finances. If you rely on your ex for your monetary needs, a divorce can create a significant financial burden. Vermont’s spousal maintenance, also referred to as alimony, may provide relief by ordering one...
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What is child custody called in Vermont?
When divorce or split disrupts your family, you hope your child still turns out well. But for that to happen, you and your soon-to-be ex have to stay committed to your parental obligations. In Vermont, the court encourages both parents to maintain a frequent and...
What can I do if my ex refuses to pay child support?
When you and your spouse or partner had children, you both committed to providing them with the love and care they deserve. Now that you're no longer together, your ex may be refusing to pay child support. This is frustrating when they won't contribute to childcare...
Vermont is among the top 10 states for long-lasting marriages
It's often said that half of all U.S. marriages end in divorce, but this is simply not true. In fact, the divorce rate nationwide has been declining for many years. And, since Americans are generally living longer lives, this means that marriages are generally lasting...
How can you emotionally prepare and get through your divorce?
The range of emotions associated with divorce can arguably be a league of its own. It often runs the whole gamut of intense feelings. But even before you take on the emotional rollercoaster, fear strikes first. You fear all uncertainties – how you’ll handle the...
Filing an answer to a divorce petition in Vermont
Your spouse has already gotten the ball rolling by filing a divorce complaint with the court, along with the requisite forms and filing fee. They will be considered the plaintiff in the case, while you will be considered the defendant. Copies of the completed forms...
Living together before marriage might not lead to wedded bliss
Many in Vermont might agree that living with your partner before marriage is a good “test run” before tying the knot. After all, it can be better to learn you cannot stand living with a person and break up before you marry, rather than finding this out after you are...
What are the problems with a do-it-yourself divorce?
Couples may think that a do-it-yourself divorce is the cheapest, and therefore best, way to end their marriage. However, a do-it-yourself divorce oftentimes ends up costing a person much more in the long run than they would pay had they sought professional assistance...
Reaching an equitable division in a Vermont divorce
Marriage is a partnership, and many spouses in Vermont and elsewhere feel like they are on a team during their union. Unfortunately, spouses can go from feeling like teammates to opponents. In these cases, it might be best to consider a divorce. While it is not an...
Does Vermont allow alimony?
Perceptions about spouses and the role of spouses during and after marriage have changed over the years. Their changing roles have also impacted whether spouses still must pay alimony, now known as spousal support, after a divorce in Vermont. Spousal support rights...