Divorce Papers

Before the divorce is filed, one of the spouses must have been a resident of Vermont for at least 6 months. Additionally, either spouse must have been a resident for one year before the divorce is made final. There is a 6 month waiting period after the defendant has been served with the divorce papers before a hearing will be held. The divorce may be filed for in any county where either or both of the spouses reside. [Vermont Statutes Annotated; Title 15, Sections 592 and 593; Vermont Rules for Family Proceedings, Rule 4].

The only no-fault ground for divorce in Vermont is: Living separate and apart without cohabitation for 6 consecutive months and the resumption of marital relations is not reasonably probable. [Vermont Statutes Annotated; Title 15, Section 555].

USE THESE WORDS IN THE COURT DOCUMENTS FOR VERMONT

1. Use these exact words, all in capital letters: STATE OF VERMONT, FAMILY COURT, COUNTY
2. Use these exact words, all in capital letters: COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE
3. Use the word "Plaintiff'. Be sure the "P" is capitalized.
4. Use the word "Defendant". Be sure the "D" is capitalized.
5. Use these exact words: DECREE OF DIVORCE. Be sure to use capital letters only when placed as the title of your final document.
6. Use the word "County" here.

Free Vermont Divorce Forms for Download

Following divorce forms are free for download. Most of the forms are provided with instructions on how to fill the form. To download any of these divorce papers and forms just right click on the link and select "Save As...".

• Glossary of terms
• Instructions for completeing the forms
• Review the Resources you may need to obtain your order
• Understanding the Law

Vermont Divorce Instructions

• Instructions for completeing the forms - The Marital Settlement Agreement
• Glossary of terms you should be aware of while going through your divorce
• Review your State's Guidelines

Forms & Documents

• Form 1- Uniform Support Petition
• Form 2- Summons: Personal Service on an Individual
• Form 3- Process Service Memorandum
• Form 4- Non-Military Affidavit
• Form 5- Financial Affidavit
• Form 6- Motion for Health Insurance Coverage
• Form 7- Final Judgment Modifying Child Support

Vermont Divorce Court Forms

• Documents for the Court

Vermont Divorce Forms that Both Parties Must sign

• Declaration under the Child Custody Act
• Marriage settlement Agreement
• Verification required by both parties

Vermont Divorce Forms to be Signed by a Friend

• Affidavit by a third party

Divorce Form for Your Spouse

• Answer and Affidavit in response