How to File For Divorce in Vermont Form

In the case of wanting to file for a divorce in the State of Vermont, the following form can be used as a reference on the steps of the divorce process in the state.

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S	TEP	 1	 - The Spouse that has decided to file for divorce must complete the 	
following forms and be sure to have them filed with the Court Clerk's Office in the 
County where you reside:	
• Cover Sheet
• Summons, Complaint, Notice of Appearance, *and 'Affidavit of 	
child custody' if you have minor children	
• Affidavit of Military Service
• Health Department Vermont Record of Divorce or Annulment
• Confidential Information Form
• Pay filing fee with the court.	
You may want to call the clerk to see what the filing fee is for your county (See 
List	).	
*Be sure to pick up a Proposed	 Final Order of Divorce 	(and if you have 	
children the 	Child Support Worksheet	)	
S	TEP	 2	 - You must 	SERVE	 your spouse of the filing by sending copies of the filed 	
documents (above) as well as the following forms:	
• Notice of Acknowledgment of Receipt of Summons and 	
Complaint	
• Answer to Divorce Complaint and notice of Appearance	
Your spouse MUST COMPLETE the above 2 forms and have them filed with the 
clerk's office as soon as possible. Your spouse must also send you copies of the filed 
documents.
S	TEP 	3	 - You should meet with your spouse with copies of your tax returns for 	
the previous 3 years in order to fill out the following forms:	
• Affidavit of Income and Assets
• *Child Support Worksheet
• Parental Rights and Responsibilities Agreement
• Proposed Child Support Order
• Marital Settlement Agreement
• Proposed Final Order of Divorce	
*I	F 	Y	OU	 H	AV E	 M	INOR 	C	HILDREN	 - 	Ask the clerk about the Parental 	
Education classes you need to complete. The clerk will have a list of credited 
programs that you will need to get a certificate from after successful completion.

S	TEP 4	 - You can now schedule a court hearing date over the phone with the 	
clerk. You will be given a date and you will need to notify your spouse of the time 
and day.
S	TEP 5	 - Go to your court hearing with all your filed documents as well as the	 	
Final Order of Divorce	. If you have successfully completed all the steps, the 	
Judge should authorize your Final Order of Divorce. You and your spouse must sign 
it as well after the hearing and file it with the clerk. The clerk will then give you an 
Acceptance of Service of Final Order of Divorce which you will sign and return.
After waiting the 'Nisi' period, or 90 days, your divorce will be complete in the 
State of Vermont.