Personal and Professional Legal Services in the Heart of Vermont
Nobody truly understands the dynamics and needs of your family better than you and your spouse. Amidst a divorce, mediation may give you both a platform to discuss and negotiate terms together while striving for a resolution that best serves the whole family. This...
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...
Divorce does not necessarily have to be a public battle. Unless your family’s circumstances demand court action, such as your spouse acting in bad faith or engaging in abusive behavior, you can opt for an amicable alternative through mediation. Mediation is when you...
During the holidays, you might have held out hope for your marriage after realizing that the joy of keeping a complete family outweighs the disputes you have with your spouse. You were determined to use the new year to mend your marital relationship. So, learning that...
Financial issues can worsen your divorce’s emotional turbulence. You probably worry about your retirement savings and how to protect your share after years of building it. On the other hand, if you are a nonworking spouse with low to nonexistent contributions,...
Despite divorce tearing your marriage apart, you and your ex-spouse still have a shared parental obligation to your child. However, as a father, you might fear that the potential outcome of the court’s parental rights and responsibilities order causes you to lose...
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...
Same-sex couples used to formalize their relationships through Vermont’s civil union law. By 2009, the state stopped recognizing civil unions and began legalizing same-sex marriages. Then, for both existing same-sex civil unions and new marriages, splitting up works...
A house is a repository of your married life’s precious memories and milestones. However, it also holds painful reminders of how your relationship disintegrated into a divorce. Aside from its sentimental value, a house may be one of the significant assets that you and...
