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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...
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...
In any Vermont divorce, the parties must divide their marital property. This includes just about any assets or debts they acquired during the marriage. The family home is often the most valuable single asset owned by the divorcing couple. Under Vermont law, it is...
Divorce is often the right choice for Vermont couples when it becomes clear the marriage is no longer working. However, even the most amicable divorces affect the children involved. Children of divorce experience a wide range of emotions, ranging from guilt or shame...
The end of a marriage is an incredibly difficult time. It is no surprise that many people report struggling with strong and even overwhelming emotions throughout the divorce process. Common emotions during divorce Anger and grief are among the most common emotions...
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....
Alimony – technically called spousal maintenance – is often a contested issue in divorce cases. There are many misunderstandings about spousal maintenance. For example, many people assume it's automatically awarded in every divorce case, which isn't true in Vermont....
For many parents going through a divorce, child support is a significant concern. Raising children is expensive, and child support is often an essential financial resource for both you and your kids. How do you know what you will have to pay or may receive? Vermont’s...
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...
The divorce process can be a complicated legal path and an emotional challenge. Property and debt division, alimony, child custody and child support are all parts of many divorce cases in Vermont, and each issue can present its own challenges. What will the most...
