VERMONT Part 9

2.      What do we need to do to get custody?

Family courts in Vermont will order custody based on the best interests of the child. A Vermont family court will not make a custody determination on the basis of a parent's gender. Additionally, if parents cannot agree on custody, a Vermont family court will order sole or joint custody. Parents who wish to file for child custody in Vermont should first become familiar with the custody statutes in this state.