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15 V.S.A. § 681
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 15 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 11 - Annulment and Divorce|§ 681. Definitions

§ 681. Definitions|As used in this subchapter:  (1) "Deploy" and "deployment" mean military service in compliance with military orders received by a member of the U.S. Armed Forces, including any reserve component thereof to report for combat operations, contingency operations, peacekeeping operations, a remote tour of duty, or other active service for which the deploying parent is required to report unaccompanied by any family member. Deployment includes a period during which a military parent remains subject to deployment orders and remains deployed on account of sickness, wounds, leave, or other lawful cause. (2) "Deploying parent" means a military parent who has been notified by military leadership that he or she will deploy or mobilize with the U.S. Armed Forces, including any reserve component thereof, or who is currently deployed or mobilized with the U.S. Armed Forces, including any reserve component thereof. "Nondeploying parent" means a parent who is either not a member of the U.S. Armed Forces, including any reserve component thereof, or is a military parent who is currently not a deploying parent. (3) "Military parent" means a natural parent, adoptive parent, or legal parent of a child under the age of 18 whose parental rights have not been terminated or transferred to the state or another person through a juvenile proceeding pursuant to 33 V.S.A. chapter 53 or guardianship pursuant to 14 V.S.A. chapter 111 by a court of competent jurisdiction, and who is a member of the U.S. Armed Forces, including any reserve component thereof. (4) "Mobilization" and "mobilize" mean the call-up of National Guard or Reserve service members to extended active service. For purposes of this definition, "mobilization" does not include National Guard or Reserve annual training, inactive duty days, drill weekends, temporary duty, or state active duty. (5) "State active duty" means the call-up by a governor for the performance of any military duty in state status. (6) "Temporary duty" means the transfer of a service member to a geographic location outside Vermont for a limited period of time to accomplish training or to assist in the performance of a noncombat mission. (Added 2009, No. 69 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. March 3, 2010.)
15 V.S.A. § 682
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 15 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 11 - Annulment and Divorce|§ 682. Final order; modification

§ 682. Final order; modification|(a) If a deploying parent is required to be separated from a child as a result of deployment, a court shall not enter a final order modifying parental rights and responsibilities and parent-child contact in an existing order until 90 days after the deployment ends, unless such modification is agreed to by the deploying parent.(b) Absence created by deployment or mobilization or the potential for future deployment or mobilization shall not be the sole factor supporting a real, substantial, and unanticipated change in circumstances pursuant to section 668 of this title. (Added 2009, No. 69 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. March 3, 2010.)
15 V.S.A. § 684
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 15 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 11 - Annulment and Divorce|§ 684. Emergency motion to modify; permanent modification

§ 684. Emergency motion to modify; permanent modification|(a) Upon the return of the deploying parent, either parent may file a motion to modify the temporary order on the grounds that compliance with the order will result in immediate danger of irreparable harm to the child, and may request that the court issue an ex parte order. The deploying parent may file such a motion prior to his or her return. The motion shall be accompanied by an affidavit in support of the requested order. Upon a finding of irreparable harm based on the facts set forth in the affidavit, the court may issue an ex parte order modifying parental rights and responsibilities and parent-child contact. If the court issues an ex parte order, the court shall set the matter for hearing within 14 days from the issuance of the order.(b) Nothing in this chapter shall preclude the court from hearing a motion for permanent modification of parental rights and responsibilities or parent-child contact prior to or upon return of the deploying parent. The moving party shall bear the burden of showing a real, substantial, and unanticipated change in circumstances and that resumption of the parental rights and responsibilities or parent-child order in effect before the deployment is no longer in the child's best interests. Absence created by deployment or mobilization or the potential for future deployment or mobilization shall not be the sole factor supporting a real, substantial, and unanticipated change in circumstances pursuant to section 668 of this title. (Added 2009, No. 69 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. March 3, 2010; amended 2017, No. 11, § 41.)
15 V.S.A. § 685
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 15 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 11 - Annulment and Divorce|§ 685. Testimony and evidence

§ 685. Testimony and evidence|Upon motion of a deploying parent, provided reasonable advance notice is given and good cause shown, the court shall allow such parent to present testimony and evidence by electronic means with respect to parental rights and responsibilities or parent-child contact matters instituted under this section when the deployment of that parent has a material effect on his or her ability to appear in person at a regularly scheduled hearing. The phrase "electronic means" includes communication by telephone or video teleconference. (Added 2009, No. 69 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. March 3, 2010.)
15 V.S.A. § 686
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 15 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 11 - Annulment and Divorce|§ 686. No existing final order

§ 686. No existing final order|(a) If there is no existing order establishing the terms of parental rights and responsibilities or parent-child contact and it appears that deployment or mobilization is imminent, upon an action filed under this chapter by either parent, the court shall expedite a hearing to establish temporary parental rights and responsibilities and parent-child contact to ensure the deploying parent has access to the child, to ensure disclosure of information, to grant other rights and duties set forth herein, and to provide other appropriate relief.(b) Any initial pleading filed to establish parental rights and responsibilities for or parent-child contact with a child of a deploying parent shall be so identified at the time of filing by stating in the text of the pleading the specific facts related to deployment. (Added 2009, No. 69 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. March 3, 2010.)
15 V.S.A. § 687
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 15 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 11 - Annulment and Divorce|§ 687. Duty to cooperate and disclose information

§ 687. Duty to cooperate and disclose information|(a) Because military necessity may preclude court adjudication before deployment, the parties shall cooperate with each other in an effort to reach a mutually agreeable resolution of parental rights and responsibilities, parent-child contact, and child support. Each party shall provide information to the other in an effort to facilitate agreement on these issues.(b) Within 14 days of receiving notification of deployment or mobilization in the near future from his or her military leadership, the military parent shall provide written notice to the nondeploying parent of the same. If less than 14 days' notice is received by the military parent, then notice must be given immediately upon receipt of notice to the nondeploying parent. (Added 2009, No. 69 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. March 3, 2010.)
15 V.S.A. § 688
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 15 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 11 - Annulment and Divorce|§ 688. Failure to exercise parent-child contact rights

§ 688. Failure to exercise parent-child contact rights|In determining whether a parent has failed to exercise parent-child contact, the court shall not count any time periods during which the parent did not exercise such contact due to the material effect of that parent's military duties on the contact schedule. (Added 2009, No. 69 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. March 3, 2010.)
15 V.S.A. § 689
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 15 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 11 - Annulment and Divorce|§ 689. Attorney's fees

§ 689. Attorney's fees|In making determinations pursuant to this subchapter, the court may award attorney's fees and costs based on the court's consideration of:  (1) Unreasonable failure of either party to accommodate the other party in parental rights and responsibilities or parent-child contact matters related to a deploying parent. A parent's refusal to accommodate the other parent shall not be considered unreasonable if the parent demonstrates a reasonable fear for his or her safety or the safety of his or her child. (2) Unreasonable delay caused by either party in resolving parental rights and responsibilities or parent-child contact related to a deploying parent. (3) Failure of either party to provide timely information about income and earnings information to the other party. (4) Other factors as the court may consider appropriate and as may be required by law. (Added 2009, No. 69 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. March 3, 2010.)
15 V.S.A. § 711
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 15 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 11 - Annulment and Divorce|§ 711. Sale of property

§ 711. Sale of property|If a party in a cause instituted under the provisions of this chapter and sections 291-294 of this title shall be in default for the period of thirty days upon an order for the payment of money, made according to the provisions thereof, which shall have become a valid lien upon the real or personal property of such party or on the stock of such party in a corporation as provided in this chapter, the court before which such cause is pending, or a Superior judge, may order to be sold at public sale the real or personal property and stock upon which such lien shall exist, or such portion thereof as shall be necessary to satisfy the cost of the sale and the amount in arrears at the time of such order of sale, or so much thereof as such court or judge shall designate.
15 V.S.A. § 712
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 15 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 11 - Annulment and Divorce|§ 712. Whole of real estate may be sold

§ 712. Whole of real estate may be sold|If, in the opinion of the court or of such judge, the real estate upon which such lien exists is so constituted as to render it impracticable to divide the same, the whole of such real estate may be ordered to be sold.
15 V.S.A. § 713
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 15 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 11 - Annulment and Divorce|§ 713. Execution

§ 713. Execution|Execution signed by the clerk of such court shall issue to carry the order of sale mentioned in sections 711 and 712 of this title into effect and shall be governed by all the provisions and limitations touching executions issued on judgments so far as shall be consistent with sections 714 and 715 of this title.
15 V.S.A. § 714
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 15 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 11 - Annulment and Divorce|§ 714. Disposition of proceeds

§ 714. Disposition of proceeds|(a) The sheriff or constable selling such property upon such execution, after deducting his or her lawful fees, shall pay the proceeds to the clerk of such court, who shall disburse such proceeds to the petitioner or other persons entitled to the same pursuant to the terms of such order.(b) If the terms of such order are not fully satisfied by the proceeds so disbursed, the lien upon such property or stock shall attach to the balance of such proceeds. Such proceeds shall be retained by the clerk of such court or deposited in some savings bank, trust company, or other banking institution in this State to the credit of such clerk in such manner as shall be directed in such order of sale.(c) From time to time, out of the proceeds so deposited or held by him or her, the clerk shall thereafterwards pay to such petitioner or other persons designated in such order, such amount as, from time to time, shall become due by the terms thereof, unless the person against whom such order is made shall deposit with the clerk other funds to carry out the terms of such order.(d) When the terms of such order have been fully and finally complied with, all of such proceeds in the hands of the clerk or deposited as shall be paid to the party against whom such order is made.
15 V.S.A. § 715
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 15 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 11 - Annulment and Divorce|§ 715. Subsequent default

§ 715. Subsequent default|The same proceedings shall be had in case of any subsequent default after an order of sale has been made as if such prior orders of sale had not been made.
15 V.S.A. § 751
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 15 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 11 - Annulment and Divorce|§ 751. Property settlement

§ 751. Property settlement|(a) Upon motion of either party to a proceeding under this chapter, the court shall settle the rights of the parties to their property by including in its judgment provisions which equitably divide and assign the property. All property owned by either or both of the parties, however and whenever acquired, shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the court. Title to the property, whether in the names of either or both parties, or a nominee, shall be immaterial, except where equitable distribution can be made without disturbing separate property.(b) In making a property settlement, the court may consider all relevant factors, including:  (1) The length of the civil marriage. (2) The age and health of the parties. (3) The occupation, source, and amount of income of each of the parties. (4) Vocational skills and employability. (5) The contribution by one spouse to the education, training, or increased earning power of the other. (6) The value of all property interests, liabilities, and needs of each party. (7) Whether the property settlement is in lieu of or in addition to maintenance. (8) The opportunity of each for future acquisition of capital assets and income. For purposes of this subdivision:  (A) The court may consider the parties' lifestyle and decisions made during the marriage and any other competent evidence as related to their expectations of gifts or an inheritance. The court shall not speculate as to the value of an inheritance or make a finding as to its value unless there is competent evidence of such value. (B) A party's interest in an inheritance that has not yet vested and is capable of modification or divestment shall not be included in the marital estate. (C) Notwithstanding any other provision of this subdivision (8), a person who is not a party to the divorce shall not be subject to any subpoena to provide documentation or to give testimony about:  (i) his or her assets, income, or net worth, unless it relates to a party's interest in an instrument that is vested and not capable of modification or divestment; or (ii) his or her revocable estate planning instruments, including interests that pass at death by operation of law or by contract, unless a party's interest in an instrument is vested and not capable of modification or divestment.  (D) This subdivision (8) shall not be construed to limit the testimony given by the parties themselves or what can be obtained through discovery of the parties.  (9) The desirability of awarding the family home or the right to live there for reasonable periods to the spouse having custody of the children. (10) The party through whom the property was acquired. (11) The contribution of each spouse in the acquisition, preservation, and depreciation or appreciation in value of the respective estates, including the nonmonetary contribution of a spouse as a homemaker. (12) The respective merits of the parties. (Amended 1981, No. 247 (Adj. Sess.), § 6; 2009, No. 3, § 12a, eff. Sept. 1, 2009; 2013, No. 63, § 1.)
15 V.S.A. § 752
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 15 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 11 - Annulment and Divorce|§ 752. Maintenance

§ 752. Maintenance|(a) In an action under this chapter, the court may order either spouse to make maintenance payments, either rehabilitative or long term in nature, to the other spouse if it finds that the spouse seeking maintenance:  (1) lacks sufficient income or property, or both, including property apportioned in accordance with section 751 of this title, to provide for his or her reasonable needs; and (2) is unable to support himself or herself through appropriate employment at the standard of living established during the civil marriage or is the custodian of a child of the parties.   (b) The maintenance order shall be in such amounts and for such periods of time as the court deems just, after considering all relevant factors, including:  (1) the financial resources of the party seeking maintenance, the property apportioned to the party, the party's ability to meet his or her needs independently, and the extent to which a provision for support of a child living with the party contains a sum for that party as custodian; (2) the time and expense necessary to acquire sufficient education or training to enable the party seeking maintenance to find appropriate employment; (3) the standard of living established during the civil marriage; (4) the duration of the civil marriage; (5) the age and the physical and emotional condition of each spouse; (6) the ability of the spouse from whom maintenance is sought to meet his or her reasonable needs while meeting those of the spouse seeking maintenance; (7) inflation with relation to the cost of living; (8) the impact of both parties reaching the age of eligibility to receive full retirement benefits under Title II of the federal Social Security Act or the parties' actual retirement, including any expected discrepancies in federal Social Security Retirement benefits; and (9) the following guidelines:    Length of marriage     % of the difference     Duration of alimony award        between parties'          as % length of marriage   gross incomes         0 to <5 years               0-16%                         No alimony          or short-term alimony   up to one year          5 to <10 years             12-29%                       20-50% (1-5 yrs) 10 to <15 years           16-33%                       40-60% (4-9 yrs) 15 to <20 years           20-37%                       40-70% (6-14 yrs)20+ years                    24-41%                       45% (9-20+ yrs)  (Amended 1981, No. 247 (Adj. Sess.), § 7; 2009, No. 3, § 12a, eff. Sept. 1, 2009; 2017, No. 60, § 2, eff. June 5, 2017; 2019, No. 40, § 6; 2019, No. 131 (Adj. Sess.), § 300.)
15 V.S.A. § 753
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 15 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 11 - Annulment and Divorce|§ 753. Conveyance of realty after legal separation

§ 753. Conveyance of realty after legal separation|In all cases where a legal separation has been granted, a spouse may convey his or her real estate without the signature or consent of the other spouse, and the laws of descent applicable to absolute divorce shall apply. (Amended 1981, No. 247 (Adj. Sess.), § 8.)
15 V.S.A. § 754
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 15 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 11 - Annulment and Divorce|§ 754. Judgment effective to convey real estate

§ 754. Judgment effective to convey real estate|A certified copy of the judgment, or relevant parts thereof, when recorded in the land records of the town in which real estate of the parties is located, shall be effective to convey or encumber the real estate in accordance with the terms of the judgment, as if the judgment were a deed. A property transfer return shall be filed with the judgment, but the transfer shall be exempt from the taxes imposed by chapters 231 and 236 of Title 32 to the extent of the property interests conveyed to either of the parties. (Amended 1973, No. 201 (Adj. Sess.), § 10; 1981, No. 247 (Adj. Sess.), § 9.)
15 V.S.A. § 755
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 15 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 11 - Annulment and Divorce|§ 755. Judge out of office may sign judgment for maintenance

§ 755. Judge out of office may sign judgment for maintenance|After the expiration of his or her term of office, a judge of the Superior Court may sign a judgment for maintenance as of the date when made. (Amended 1973, No. 193 (Adj. Sess.), § 3, eff. April 9, 1974; 1981, No. 247 (Adj. Sess.), § 10.)
15 V.S.A. § 756
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 15 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 11 - Annulment and Divorce|§ 756. Court may order money paid to trustees

§ 756. Court may order money paid to trustees|When part of the estate of either spouse, or money in lieu thereof, is awarded to the spouse having custody, as provided in this subchapter and sections 291, 293, and 294 of this title, instead of ordering the same to be delivered or paid into the hands of the custodial spouse, the court may order it delivered or paid to one or more trustees appointed by the court. The trustees shall invest the same and apply the income thereof to the support and maintenance of the custodial spouse and minor children of the civil marriage or any of them, in such manner as the court directs, and shall pay over the principal to the custodial spouse and children in such proportions and at such times as shall be ordered by the court. In the disposition of the income and of the principal, regard shall be had to the situation and circumstances of the custodial spouse and children, and the trustees shall give such bonds as the court requires for the faithful performance of their trust. (Amended 1981, No. 247 (Adj. Sess.), § 11; 2009, No. 3, § 12a, eff. Sept. 1, 2009.)
15 V.S.A. § 757
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 15 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 11 - Annulment and Divorce|§ 757. Security for payment

§ 757. Security for payment|When maintenance or other annual allowance is granted to either spouse or children, the court may require sufficient security to be given for payment thereof, according to the terms of the judgment. (Amended 1981, No. 247 (Adj. Sess.), § 12.)
15 V.S.A. § 758
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 15 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 11 - Annulment and Divorce|§ 758. Revision of judgment relating to maintenance

§ 758. Revision of judgment relating to maintenance|On motion of either party and due notice, and upon a showing of a real, substantial, and unanticipated change of circumstances, the court may from time to time annul, vary or modify a judgment relative to maintenance, whether or not such judgment relative to maintenance is based upon a stipulation or an agreement. (Amended 1971, No. 185 (Adj. Sess.), § 181, eff. March 29, 1972; 1981, No. 247 (Adj. Sess.), § 13.)
15 V.S.A. § 762
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 15 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 11 - Annulment and Divorce|§ 762. Insurance benefits

§ 762. Insurance benefits|In a proceeding under this chapter, the court may assign insurance benefits to a spouse or children, and may require the spouse who is required to make the assignment to execute a blanket assignment giving notice of the assignment to the provider of the insurance benefits. (Added 1981, No. 247 (Adj. Sess.), § 14.)