How to Find the Best Divorce Lawyers in Vermont

Vermont Divorce Law

In the state of Vermont there are a few options for couples who are looking for a divorce. The first option is called limited divorce and is similar to what is known as a trial separation in other states. Limited divorce will take away the rights for the couple to live together but will not affect any other legal status. So, from a legal standpoint the couple is still considered married, but not living together. This leaves the door open for the couple to possibly get back together in the future.

Another option for divorce in Vermont is called absolute divorce. This option is for those who have experienced marital misconduct or other statutory causes that interfere with a healthy relationship. This is an option for those who wish to end their marriage all together. This option is for those who wish to close all doors, and not even have the option of getting back together in the future. The one condition for this option is that the couple must remain residents of the state of Vermont for at least six months for the divorce to take effect.

The third available option is called a no-fault' divorce. This option was first enabled in the state of Vermont and allows a couple to end a marriage without revealing any public information on why the relationship failed. This option allows for a small amount of privacy which can make difficult times seem a little bit easier.

Tepper Dardeck & Levins, LLP
Rutland, Vermont 05701-4017
Family Law, Real Estate, Negligence, Personal Injury, Products Liability, Employment Law, Corporate Law, Business Law and Criminal Law.
Phone: 802-775-4361

David H. Greenberg
Burlington, Vermont 05402-0201
General Practice, Corporations and Business Entities, Commercial, Divorce, Family, Real Estate, Landlord and Tenant Law, Personal Injury Law, Administrative, Estate and Probate Law. Trials in all Courts.
Phone: 802-862-8165

L. Randolph Amis, Esq., P.C.
Burlington, Vermont 05402
Free Initial Consultation
Residential and Commercial Real Estate, Banking, Bankruptcy, Personal Injury, Probate, Trusts and Estates, Family Law, Divorce.
Phone: 802-658-8900

McCarty, Buehler & Bixby, P.C.
Brattleboro, Vermont 05302-0735
Litigation and General Practice in all State and Federal Courts. Recreational and Ski Litigation, Real Estate, Personal Injury, Business and Civil Litigation, Negligence, Divorce, Real Estate, Municipal, Corporation, Criminal and Family Law. Trials in all Courts and Agencies.
Phone: 802-257-7737