What Do I Need to Know About Filing Divorce in Vermont with Help Yourself Divorce?
Help Yourself Divorce is a no-fault divorce service, for those who agree on the terms of the divorce and are both willing to sign the papers. The following is a list of requirements and information about what to expect from the process. Please note that this will only apply if you use the services of Help Yourself Divorce. Those seeking to use another route for their divorce should perform their own research about what to expect from the process.
Grounds for Divorce in Vermont.
When Help Yourself Divorce prepares your divorce papers, your divorce will be filed based on the grounds of living separate and apart for 6 consecutive months where resumption of marital relations is not reasonably probable.
Vermont Residency Requirements.
A complaint for divorce can be filed when either party has resided in Vermont for at least 6 months. However, a divorce can’t be finalized until one party has resided in Vermont for at least one year next preceding the date of final hearing. Temporary absence from the state because of illness, employment, military service, or other legitimate and bona fide cause, shall not affect the residency, provided the person has otherwise retained residence in this state.
Vermont Divorce Filing Fees.
When you file the papers, you will have to pay a separate filing fee to the Courts. Please check with your local court clerk to find out how much the current filing fee is.
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IMPORTANT: Help Yourself Divorce is a paralegal service, not a law firm. Please don’t rely on this information for legal advice. Seek help from an attorney if you need legal advice.