VERMONT Part 12

Modification of Child Custody in Vermont

If a parent or another interested party requests a modification of child custody in Vermont, the court will only modify a custody order if it's in the best interests of the child. According to Vermont child custody law, the court will only consider a modification if there is a real and substantial showing of a change of circumstances that threaten to harm the child's best interests.

For more information about child custody in Vermont, visit Vermont's Domestic Relations statute or speak with a qualified attorney in Vermont.