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...
Montpelier Law Blog
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...
Can people modify their child support orders?
Child support in Vermont is designed to ensure that children’s needs are being met at both parents’ homes if the parents are separated or divorced. The amount parents pay for child support is determined by the child support guidelines and varies from parent to parent....
Can my attorney help me if my spouse demands mediation?
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...
Ways to reduce conflict in your divorce
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...
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...
How is property split during divorce in Vermont?
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...