Personal and Professional Legal Services in the Heart of Vermont
Divorced parents often find themselves relocating due to new job opportunities, the desire for a fresh start, or reconnecting with their roots. Although relocating can be a positive step forward after divorce, it undoubtedly presents unique challenges when it comes to...
Divorce significantly impacts the finances of both parties involved. Underscoring the implications of dissolving a marriage is crucial for establishing realistic post-divorce expectations. In Vermont, neither paying nor receiving spousal maintenance is automatic. A...
Debts built up throughout the marriage will not simply disappear during a divorce. Now that you will be handling finances solo, it’s natural to worry about how these debts will be settled and who will bear the responsibility. Gaining insight into the likely scenarios...
Deciding to end a marriage is not easy, but it may be exactly what you need. When embarking on the path of divorce, it is vital to be aware of your rights. Knowing what you are entitled to may give you better control over an undoubtedly difficult phase of your life....
Divorce sometimes involves taking apart the life you’ve built with your spouse. Everything you’ve acquired and shared during your marriage must now be tallied, evaluated and then divided. Although a clean 50/50 split seems appropriate, Vermont abides by equitable...
Couples enter marriage optimistic that it will last a lifetime. They vow to work things out, remaining hopeful that their relationship can endure through severe struggles. However, when disputes seem beyond repair, but spouses still cling to the possibility of...
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...
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...
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...
Parental rights and responsibilities, sometimes referred to as child custody, is complicated for co-parents. You navigate the normal trials and tribulations of parenthood, but now you must do it separately, while navigating two new lives. Add to that the negative...
