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Three Critical Agreements for Co-Parents
Collaborative co-parenting means constantly reminding the children that you are adults, which means your kids don’t have to be.
Oct 18, 20205 min read


Legal Separation in Vermont
Learn what legal separation is, how it’s different from divorce and when it makes sense.
Jul 23, 20193 min read


How Long Does It Take To Get A Divorce In Vermont?
Probably the most frequent question I hear when I meet with a new client is this: how long will it take for my divorce to be final? As...
Sep 7, 20173 min read


How Do I Find The Best Divorce Lawyer?
Finding the right lawyer is always a challenge, but when you’re looking at a very personal issue like getting divorced, the task is that...
Jul 6, 20174 min read


How To Get Full Custody
My general advice is against battling over custody if at all possible. Why? It’s bad for you, it’s bad for the kids, and you’ll have much...
Apr 18, 20178 min read


Getting Divorced? Here's What To Bring To The 1st Meeting With Your Divorce Lawyer
At Vermont Family Law, we want to make it easier and more affordable for people to get a divorce. Divorce doesn’t always have to cost...
Apr 12, 20172 min read


How To Prepare For Your Child Support Hearing
Child support hearings in Vermont can cause anxiety, but with a little preparation you can get the most from your hearing
Apr 9, 20173 min read


A Conversation With John: Tips For A Successful Joint Custody
After getting a divorce, joint custody is often the best arrangement for the children. The drawback is that it can be tricky for divorced...
Jan 16, 20173 min read


The Ten-Minute Divorce
I recently helped some friends get the easiest divorce possible in the state of Vermont. Really! There is no way to get a quicker,...
Aug 30, 20165 min read


What Happens To Our Pets In The Divorce?
What About the Pets? Many people think of their dog, cat or other pet more like a child - a member of the family - than as something...
Jan 25, 20162 min read


Flat Fees vs. Retainer Fees
The New York Times had an interesting article about flat fees and divorces the other day. Some courts around the country are looking for...
Jan 11, 20161 min read
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