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Divorce in Vermont comes with unique rules that govern how property is divided. For many couples, the process can feel overwhelming. Since Vermont follows an equitable distribution system, the goal is not to split property equally but to divide it fairly based on the...
Sharing parental rights and responsibilities isn't easy. People want to spend as much time as possible with their children and make decisions rapidly when issues arise. In a co-parenting scenario, parents each have time with their children. They also typically need to...
Changing your mind during a divorce isn’t as uncommon as you might think. People make up, circumstances change, and sometimes, reconciliation feels worth exploring. But what happens if you’ve already started the process? Can you still hit the brakes? The short answer...
A “do no harm” approach to co-parenting is based on the idea that every choice parents make should be guided by the goal of minimizing stress, conflict and disruption for their children. While divorce or separation can be challenging for everyone involved, children...
Even though you’re only halfway through summer, the stores already have everyone thinking about back-to-school supplies and clothes shopping. Summer seems to last forever when you’re a kid, but you realize that school will be back in session before you know it. That’s...
A child's reaction to their parents’ divorce can cause protracted emotional turmoil and even academic issues. Parents can take certain steps that may make it easier for the children to adjust, such as ensuring their children have help while processing their emotions....
One of the decisions that many people – particularly women – face when they divorce is whether to return to their previous last name if they changed it to their spouse’s or added their spouse’s last name to their own when they got married. Here in Vermont, a spouse...
Sometimes the hardest part of a divorce isn't the decision to separate, it's wondering what comes next. When emotions are high, even bricks and floorboards can feel personal. The home you once built a life in may now feel like a symbol of what's being lost. But for...
“We’re through. I don’t want to ever see you or hear from you again.” Imagining yourself saying those words, slamming the door and speeding off in the car might feel empowering if you're thinking about a divorce. The reality will be somewhat different, particularly if...
If you’re among the growing number of people who are divorcing after decades of marriage in your 50s, 60s or older, you likely don’t have the same goals for your divorce as you would have had several decades ago. While every divorce is unique, generally people who...
