Personal and Professional Legal Services in the Heart of Vermont
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Imagine you have started working with a divorce attorney and you like the strategy you have developed so far. You are looking forward to having your proverbial day in court to argue your case. And then, your soon-to-be ex-spouse throws a wrench in your plans by...
A lot of people who are going through a divorce want to get through the process as quickly as possible. For some, the emotional devastation is simply too much to handle, and a prolonged process just feels more crushing. Others are eager to move onto the next chapter...
Couples going through a breakup often find themselves fighting over everything, from who gets to keep the family home to who gets the family pet. Sometimes, the couple can settle their property division issues outside of the courtroom and if this agreement is fair and...
In any Vermont divorce, the parties must divide their marital property. This includes just about any assets or debts they acquired during the marriage. The family home is often the most valuable single asset owned by the divorcing couple. Under Vermont law, it is...
