Vermont Divorce Forms


File Your Own Divorce in Vermont: Free Downloadable Divorce Forms

Sadly, over 50% of marriages fail. To add insult to injury, divorce proceedings can take years and cost thousands of dollars in legal fees. However, it is possible to file your own divorce in Vermont for no more than the state divorce form filing fees. This page provides all of the forms you need to initiate your do-it-yourself divorce in Vermont.


How to file for Divorce or Civil Union Dissolution in Vermont:

File a Complaint for Divorce with Kids, Complaint for Divorce No Kids, Complaint for Civil Union Dissolution with Kids, or Complaint for Civil Union Dissolution No Kids in order to start the Divorce or Civil Union Dissolution. Your spouse must then file the Answer to Divorce & Counterclaim with Kids, Answer to Divorce & Counterclaim No Kids, Answer to Civil Union Complaint & Counterclaim with Kids, or Answer to Civil Union Complaint & Counterclaim No Kids depending on your case. Also make sure to fill out a Financial Affidavit. If you have children it might be necessary for you to fill out the Child Support Order to order your spouse or partner to pay child support. The last form that must be filled out for all cases is the CU Dissolution or Marriage Final Decree and Order form. Note: The Divorce or Civil Union Dissolution is not final until this form is signed by a judge.


Vermont Divorce Forms


In Vermont, Divorces are handled by the The Judicial Branch of Vermont. It is quite possible to avoid lawyers' fees by filing for your own divorce in Vermont. You can download 11 of the forms you need to petition for divorce here - see the "who must file" section to determine which forms are relevant in your situation.

Form Used For:
Answer
Form Name:
Answer to Divorce Complaint & Counterclaim with Kids
Who Must File:
All individuals whom a divorce has been filed against who have children under age 18

This is a form for responding to a Divorce complaint made by your spouse.

Form Used For:
Divorce Filing
Form Name:
Complaint for Divorce with Kids
Who Must File:
All individuals filing a divorce, legal separation, or nullification of marriage who have children under 18 years of age.

This is a form for filing for a Divorce complaint against your spouse.

Form Used For:
Property Division
Form Name:
Financial Affidavit
Who Must File:
All individuals filing a divorce, legal separation, or civil union dissolution who have children under 18 years of age.

This is a form for dealing with your finances when you have children in the marriage.

Form Used For:
Child Custody
Form Name:
Child Support Order
Who Must File:
Some individuals filing a divorce, legal separation, or civil union dissolution who have children under 18 years of age.

This is a form for having a spouse pay interim, temporary, and permanent (final) child support payments.

Form Used For:
Answer
Form Name:
Answer to Divorce Complaint & Counterclaim No Kids
Who Must File:
All individuals whom a divorce has been filed against who do not have children under age 18

This is a form for responding to a Divorce complaint made by your spouse if you do not have children.

Form Used For:
Divorce Filing
Form Name:
Complaint for Divorce No Kids
Who Must File:
All individuals filing a divorce, legal separation, or nullification of marriage who do not have children under 18 years of age.

This is a form for filing for a Divorce complaint against your spouse if you do not have any children.

Form Used For:
Answer
Form Name:
Answer to Civil Union Complaint & Counterclaim with Kids
Who Must File:
All individuals whom a civil union dissolution has been filed against who have children under age 18

This is a form for responding to a Civil Union dissolution complaint made by your partner.

Form Used For:
Civil Union Dissolution
Form Name:
Complaint for Civil Union Dissolution with Kids
Who Must File:
All individuals filing a civil union dissolution who have children under 18 years of age.

This is a form for filing for a Civil Union dissolution complaint against your partner.

Form Used For:
Answer
Form Name:
Answer to Civil Union Complaint & Counterclaim No Kids
Who Must File:
All individuals whom a civil union dissolution has been filed against who do not have children under age 18

This is a form for responding to a Civil Union dissolution complaint made by your partner.

Form Used For:
Judgment
Form Name:
CU Dissolution or Marriage Final Decree and Order
Who Must File:
All individuals filing a divorce, legal separation, or civil union dissolution.

This is the final form for dissolving a marriage or civil union or causing a legal separation.

Form Used For:
Civil Union Dissolution
Form Name:
Complaint for Civil Union No Kids
Who Must File:
All individuals filing a civil union dissolution who do not have children under 18 years of age.

This is a form for filing for a Civil Union dissolution complaint against your partner.


These Vermont divorce forms are sourced from the The Judicial Branch of Vermont at https://www.vermontjudiciary.org/MasterPages/Court-Forms-Family.aspx. Please note that while we do our best to ensure this list of forms is complete and up-to-date, we cannot be held responsible for omissions or errors in the information we provide. If you notice a mistake on this page, please let us know and we will fix it as soon as possible.