Divorce Law in Vermont
This page covers divorce law as it applies in Vermont — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what divorce protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern divorce in Vermont
Vermont state law
- Witnesses › QUALIFICATIONS, PRIVILEGES, AND CREDIBILITYVT 12 § 12-1605
- Adultery and BigamyVT 13 § 13-206
- Guardianship › PERSONS FOR WHOM GUARDIANS APPOINTEDVT 14 § 14-2624
- Descent and Survivors' Rights › SURVIVORS' RIGHTS AND ALLOWANCESVT 14 § 14-320
- Vermont Uniform Power of Attorney Act › GENERAL PROVISIONSVT 14 § 14-4010
- Liability of Trustees and Rights of Persons Dealing with TrusteeVT 14A § 14A-1007
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for divorce in Vermont.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.