This section has information about family law in Vermont. This includes child custody and visitation, child support, divorce, and parentage. You can also learn about DCF investigations, stalking and sexual assault, relief from abuse, guardianship, estates, wills and more.
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Free Event: Family Law Clinics
Legal Services Vermont is hosting free Family Law Clinics for low-income Vermonters every couple of months. The events are by appointment only and space is limited. Appointments are held by phone or video conference. Lawyers can answer your questions about divorce, parentage, custody, visitation, child support and more.
Next Family Law Clinic: Thursday, November 19, 2026
To make an appointment, call us at 1-800-889-2047. Leave a message with your name and contact number. Please be sure to mention the Family Law Clinic. Tell us if you need an interpreter. A Legal Services Vermont advocate will call you back to screen for eligibility and schedule your appointment.
