Sunday, May 4, 2014

VERMONT Part 11

Joint Child Custody in Vermont

In Vermont, joint custody based on parental agreements is considered to be in the best interest of the child. A joint custody agreement in Vermont will include the following information:

The child's physical living arrangements

Details regarding when and where the child will have physical contact with each parent

Details regarding the education of any minor children

Details regarding medical, dental, and health care

Details regarding how travel arrangements will be handled by each parent

Procedures for communicating about the child's welfare and procedures for resolving disputes. A court may order mediation or binding arbitration if there is a disagreement

A family court in Vermont will reject a joint custody agreement that is not considered to be in the best interests of the child.

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