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...
Parental Rights & Responsibilities
Modifying an order for child custody in a Vermont divorce
Most Vermont residents view a child custody order as the final word on the subject. But life proceeds in unexpected directions, and divorced parents sometimes realize that the terms of the court’s order for child custody and visitation is unworkable. The natural...
What factors are used to decide the “best interests of the child”?
Going through a divorce or breakup is a major transition for everyone involved – especially the children. If you and your former partner have kids, navigating child custody (called "parental rights and responsibilities" in Vermont) can be stressful and challenging....
Addressing issues of child custody during your divorce
When a married couple is going through a divorce in Vermont, it can seem like the number of legal issues that need to be addressed can pile up quickly. However, in most cases, the issues boil down to property and debt division, alimony and issues involving children....
Rule 1 in Custody Disputes: Social Media Edition
Q: When is it appropriate for me to blog, or post about my child’s other parent during a custody dispute? A: Never. Q: Why not? A: I can think of three reasons: It’s not nice. It’s an invasion of the privacy of both your ex-partner and your child. It can come back to...