Rule 18 – Mediation

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(a)Applicability. This rule applies to all actions and proceedings under V.R.F.P. 4.0-4.2, 4.3(a)-(c), and V.R.F.P. 8.(b)Order to Mediate. Except as provided in subdivision (c), the court, on its own motion or the motion of a party, at any time after the commencement...

Rule 17 – Testimony and Participation by Telephone

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(a)Divorce, Annulment, and Legal Separation. Rule 43.1 of the Vermont Rules of Civil Procedure applies in all proceedings under Rules 4, 8. and 9 of these Rules.(b)Children in Need of Care or Supervision; Termination of Parental Rights. Rule 43.1 of the Vermont Rules...

Rule 16 – Civil Contempt Proceedings

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(a)Scope. This rule governs proceedings seeking remedial sanctions for civil contempt in any action or proceeding under these rules. The rule implements and supplements the inherent and statutory powers of the court to impose such sanctions for failure to comply with...

Rule 15 – Appearance and Withdrawal of Attorneys

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(a)Appearance: In General. This rule applies to all proceedings under Rules 2, 3, 4.0-4.3,, and 9. (1)Entry; Effect.(A) Upon the entry of an appearance in accordance with paragraph (2) or (4) of this subdivision, or with subdivision (g), or the entry of a limited...

Rule 13 – Scope; Applicability; Definitions

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(a) Family Division. These rules govern the procedure in the Family Division of the Superior Court, except that guardianship proceedings and adoption actions transferred to the Family Division pursuant to 4 V.S.A. ยง 455 shall be governed by the Vermont Rules of...