A Vermont divorce, or dissolution of marriage, can be filed in the state by either spouse to end the marital relationship. Upon completion of a Vermont divorce, the parties are restored back to single status. The court will also issue any necessary orders for child support and custody, alimony (spousal support or maintenance) and the division of marital and separate assets and debts. LegalZoom can assist you in the document preparation and filing for your uncontested Vermont divorce without the expense of an attorney. Alternatives to Divorce in Vermont A legal separation is not the same thing as a divorce in Vermont. A legal separation is when two people live separate and apart but remain legally married to one another. The grounds for legal separation (divorce from bed and board) are: (1) living separate and apart without cohabitation for 6 months; (2) adultery; (3) imprisonment for 3 years or more or for life; (4) willful desertion for 7 years; (5) cruel and inhuman treatment of intolerable severity; (6) incurable mental illness; and (7) gross neglect. Either spouse must be a resident of Vermont for 6 months before filing for legal separation. Generally, an annulment is not the same as a divorce in Vermont. An annulment is sought in order to nullify the marriage and disavow its existence, returning the parties to their prior single status, as if they never married. |
