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Legal Grounds for Divorce in Vermont. As in all states, you need a legally accepted reason (or "ground") for divorce in Vermont. The state allows divorce based on both "fault" grounds and "no-fault" grounds.

Court staff can serve the papers on the other party by mailing them by certified mail, return receipt requested, with delivery restricted. You will need to provide the other party's address. You are responsible for the fee for this type of service unless the court waived your fees and costs of service.

The court will divide your property equitably, but that does not necessarily mean a 50/50 split. The court, by law, has to look at these factors when dividing property: The length of the marriage. The age and health of the parties.

On some of the forms you will see a place to select a legal separation. This is a legal status that is different than a divorce. In a legal separation you can divide your finances and property, and plan the custody and support of your children. But you are still married and you cannot marry someone else.

$295 for a contested divorce. $90 for a stipulated divorce where one of you is a Vermont resident, or. $180 for a stipulated divorce where neither of you is a Vermont resident. Plus, there are fees to ?serve? (or deliver) your court papers to your spouse.

Completing the Divorce Complaint Combined Summons, Complaint for Divorce, Notice of Appearance, and Affidavit of Child Custody (Form 400-00836 with children) Information sheet with basic information about yourself (Form 800) Health Department information. First page of the Child Support Order form (Form 400-00802)