Vermont Family Law Lawyers

In Vermont, Can a Spouse Give Up His or Her Right to Alimony in a Premarital Agreement?
Vermont statutes are silent on the issue of spousal support or alimony in premarital agreements. more
What Steps are Necessary to Enter a Valid Premarital Agreement in Vermont?
Vermont law requires that prenuptial agreements that are made in consideration of marriage be in writing and signed by both parties. more
Can The State Terminate A Parent's Rights Over Their Children?
Yes. Every state has an agency that protects the interests of children. That agency may ask the court to terminate parental rights. Usually, the state must show that the parent … more

How to Establish Legal Paternity
It is often important to legally establish a child’s paternity, whether or not the father will be involved in the child’s life. If a child is born to a married woman then the woman’s husband is automatically assumed to be the child’s father and it is his name that will go on the child’s birth certificate, unless either spouse contests the paternity. If … more
Enforcing a Child Support Order
There are a variety of different enforcement tools that are available to you in enforcing your court order for child support. You can use these tools by hiring a private attorney to help you, filing the appropriate paperwork with the court on your own, or applying for assistance through your local child support enforcement office. All states have a child support enforcement agency … more

Survey of Child Support Guidelines: Do They Use Net Income or Gross Income?
This chart from the Department of Health and Human Services shows the state laws regarding how income is determined for purposes of calculating a … more