Rule 4.2 – Motions After Judgement

by | May 14, 2021 | Family Law, Vermont

(a)Applicability. This rule applies to all post-judgment proceedings in actions for divorce under Rules 4.0 and 4.1 except motions for relief under V.R.C.P. 59 or 60, motions to intervene and for relief from a judgment of parentage under Rule 4.3(b)(1), and actions...

Rule 4.1 – Cases Involving Minor Children

by | May 14, 2021 | Family Law, Vermont

(a)Complaint; Service; Case Management Conference.(1)Complaint.(A) If a proceeding under Rule 4.0 involves one or more minor children, the complaint or an accompanying affidavit must contain the information required by the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and...

Rule 4.0 – Divorce and Other Family Proceedings

by | May 14, 2021 | Family Law, Vermont

(a) Applicability of Rules.(1)In General. This rule applies to actions for divorce, legal separation, dissolution of a civil union, affirmation or annulment of marriage, parentage, desertion, and nonsupport, except as modified or supplemented by Rule 4.1 for cases...

Rule 3 – Termination of Parental Rights

by | May 14, 2021 | Family Law, Vermont

(a)In General. Rule 2, setting forth procedures for proceedings in which a child is alleged to be in need of care or supervision, shall govern all proceedings in which a petition, motion or request has been filed seeking custody of a child without limitation as to...

Rule 2 – Children in Need of Care or Supervision

by | May 14, 2021 | Family Law, Vermont

(a)Applicability of Rules to Juvenile Proceedings.(1)In General. The Rules of Civil Procedure shall apply to all proceedings under Chapters 51 and 53 of Title 33 of the Vermont Statutes Annotated, except as otherwise provided in this rule. References to a complaint...