Legal Separation and Annulment in Vermont
Whether Vermont offers legal separation, how it differs from divorce, and the grounds for an annulment.
Short answer: Yes. A legal separation, either permanent or for a limited time, may be granted for any of the grounds for which a divorce may be granted. It is filed using the same complaint forms as a divorce. 15 V.S.A. § 555; Vermont Judiciary, Divorce page
| Legal separation | Yes. A legal separation, either permanent or for a limited time, may be granted for any of the grounds for which a divorce may be granted. It is filed using the same complaint forms as a divorce. |
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| Annulment | A marriage may be annulled if, at the time of the marriage, either party was under 16, was physically or mentally incapable of marriage, or consented because of force, fraud, threat of force, or other coercion or deception. A suit based on physical incapacity must be brought by the injured spouse within two years of the wedding. An under-16 annulment is not available if the parties freely lived together after reaching the age of consent. Marriages between close relatives or while a spouse is living are void. Source: 15 V.S.A. §§ 511–516 |
Where to get help in Vermont
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FAQ
Can you get a legal separation in Vermont?
Yes. A legal separation, either permanent or for a limited time, may be granted for any of the grounds for which a divorce may be granted. It is filed using the same complaint forms as a divorce.
What are the grounds for annulment in Vermont?
A marriage may be annulled if, at the time of the marriage, either party was under 16, was physically or mentally incapable of marriage, or consented because of force, fraud, threat of force, or other coercion or deception. A suit based on physical incapacity must be brought by the injured spouse within two years of the wedding. An under-16 annulment is not available if the parties freely lived together after reaching the age of consent. Marriages between close relatives or while a spouse is living are void.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.