Vermont Divorce Forms — Complete Guide (2026)
Vermont divorce forms are available at: vermontjudiciary.org/family/divorce — Vermont Judiciary Family Division forms and instructions.
Where to Get Vermont Divorce Forms
Vermont Judiciary: vermontjudiciary.org/family/divorce — official forms. Family Court Unit Clerk's Office: In-person at any Vermont Family Court unit. Vermont Legal Aid: vtlegalaid.org — free legal help; may assist with forms.
Core Forms — Uncontested Divorce
| Form | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Complaint for Divorce | Filed by Plaintiff |
| Summons | Served on Defendant |
| Financial Affidavit | Required for BOTH parties — comprehensive income/asset/debt disclosure |
| Property Settlement Agreement / Stipulation | All property, debts, spousal maintenance, custody |
| Proposed Final Order / Decree | Court fills in signature/date |
| If children: Parenting Plan | Required; comprehensive |
| If children: Child Support Worksheet | Vermont Guidelines calculation |
Financial Affidavit — Vermont's Most Important Form
Vermont requires both parties to complete a Financial Affidavit — a sworn, comprehensive disclosure of:
- Monthly gross and net income from all sources
- Monthly living expenses (itemized)
- All assets: real property, bank accounts, retirement, vehicles, personal property, business interests, other
- All liabilities: mortgage, loans, credit cards, student loans, other
- Health insurance costs
- Childcare costs (if applicable)
This is mandatory in all Vermont divorce cases. Without it, the court cannot properly evaluate the Property Settlement Agreement, spousal maintenance, and child support.
Both parties must file separately.
Property Settlement Agreement — What It Must Cover
Marital Real Property:
- Full address and legal description
- Agreed FMV; mortgage balance; marital equity
- Assignment: one keeps (buyout; refinancing deadline; fallback; Deed → Vermont Town Clerk) or sale
Marital Financial Accounts:
- Institution, type, balance; assignment; transfer
Retirement Accounts:
- QDRO for employer plans (ERISA)
- IRA: transfer incident to divorce
- Vermont VSERS (Vermont State Employees' Retirement System): contact VSERS for DRO procedures
Vehicles: Assignment; loan assumption; Vermont DMV transfer
Marital Debts: Creditor, balance, who assumes, indemnification
Separate Property: Acknowledge and confirm each spouse's separate property
Spousal Maintenance: Award with terms — or explicit waiver: "Each party waives any and all claims for spousal maintenance, now and forever."
If Children: Legal custody, physical custody, Parenting Plan, child support per Vermont Guidelines
Vermont Child Support Guidelines
Vermont uses an income shares model:
- Both parents' gross income → monthly combined income
- Apply Vermont Basic Support Obligation table
- Each parent's proportionate share
- Adjustments: health insurance, childcare, custody split
Duration: Vermont child support generally continues to age 18 (or through secondary school).
Spousal Maintenance — Vermont Factors (15 V.S.A. § 752)
Vermont courts consider:
- Length of the marriage
- Age and health of the parties
- Earning capacity and financial resources
- Contributions to the other spouse's career
- Property division in the divorce
- Standard of living during the marriage
- Ability to meet own needs
"Spousal maintenance" is Vermont's term — not "alimony" or "spousal support."
Last reviewed: March 2026 | vermontjudiciary.org/family/divorce | Financial Affidavit required — both parties | "Spousal maintenance" (15 V.S.A. § 752) | Vermont Town Clerk — land records | VSERS DRO | Equitable distribution (15 V.S.A. § 751) | vtlegalaid.org
Written by the SoLongSoulmate.com Editorial Team
Researched using official state court websites, state statutes, and legal aid resources. All filing fees and procedures verified March 2026. This is general legal information — not legal advice.
Last reviewed: March 2026 · Verify current fees and forms with your local court before filing.