Vermont Family Court Forms and Filing Resources
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Vermont publishes its own official family law forms, filing instructions, and self-help materials, but they are spread across several government sites. This page organizes the official Vermont sources in one place so you can go straight to the right court page for forms, e-filing, rules, and locations.
Vermont's core family statutes live in the Vermont Statutes Title 15 - Domestic Relations. Once you start e-filing in a case you are expected to keep e-filing.
How the Vermont court system handles family cases
Family cases in Vermont are heard in the Superior Court, usually in the Family Division. Vermont family cases are heard in the Family Division of the Superior Court.
The Superior Court's Family Division sits in each county unit.
Vermont's highest court is the Vermont Supreme Court. Vermont has no middle appeals court - appeals go straight to the Supreme Court.
Besides the judge, a Magistrate / Commissioner may handle parts of a family case. Besides the judge, a magistrate, commissioner, or referee may hear temporary orders, child support, and uncontested matters - usually subject to a judge's review.
Official Vermont resources
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Vermont state courts website (Vermont judicial branch): The official home of the Vermont court system, with statewide news, rules, and links to every court. https://www.vermontjudiciary.org
Vermont family law forms (Vermont judicial branch): The official statewide collection of family law forms published for Vermont cases. Start here when you need the current version of a form. https://www.vermontjudiciary.org/court-forms
Vermont self-help resources (Vermont courts self-help): Official self-help information for people handling their own Vermont family case, including instructions and plain-language guides. https://www.vermontjudiciary.org/self-help
Vermont eFile and Serve (Odyssey) (Tyler Technologies): Vermont's statewide e-filing covers the Family Division and is open to people without lawyers, though it is optional for them. The judiciary website moved to vtcourts.gov, so use the link above. https://efilevt.tylertech.cloud/OfsEfsp/ui/landing
VT court locations (Vermont judicial branch): Find the courthouse or clerk that serves your county, with locations and contact details. https://www.vtcourts.gov/court-locations
Vermont rules of procedure (Vermont judicial branch): The court rules that control deadlines, service, and how family cases move in Vermont. https://www.vermontjudiciary.org/rules
Vermont mediation and dispute resolution (Vermont judicial branch): Official information on mediation and alternative dispute resolution options for Vermont family cases. https://www.vermontjudiciary.org/family/mediation
Vermont financial affidavit and disclosure forms (vermontjudiciary.org): The official source for the financial disclosure paperwork most Vermont family cases ask for. https://www.vermontjudiciary.org/court-forms-fees
Vermont child support guideline resources (vermontjudiciary.org): Official Vermont child support guideline materials, worksheets, or calculators. https://dcf.vermont.gov/ocs/parents/guidelines
Vermont Judiciary Public Portal (Vermont courts): Look up existing case records. Access is listed as free and the system is organized statewide. https://portal.vtcourts.gov/Portal
Frequently used official Vermont forms
These links open official Vermont government form documents directly. Courts revise forms, so if a direct link stops working, use the statewide forms collection above to find the current version.
Complaint for Divorce (Form 400), form Form 400 (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://www.vtcourts.gov/sites/default/files/documents/400-00836NoChildren%20%E2%80%93%20Complaint%20for%20Divorce%2C%20Legal%20Separation%2C%20Dissolution%20No%20Children_2.pdf
Financial Affidavit (Form 813), form Form 813 (Financial Disclosure), official document: https://www.vtcourts.gov/sites/default/files/documents/400-00813A_6.pdf
Complaint for Divorce / Legal Separation / Dissolution, with Children, form 400-00836 (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://www.vtcourts.gov/media/242
Notice of Appearance, Answer and Counterclaim, form 400-00837 (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://www.vtcourts.gov/media/247
Agreement on Parental Rights and Responsibilities (Parenting Plan), form 400-00825 (Child Custody / Parenting), official document: https://www.vtcourts.gov/media/237
Final Stipulation, Property, Debt and Spousal Support, form 400-00878 (Settlement Agreements), official document: https://www.vtcourts.gov/sites/default/files/documents/400-00878_2.pdf
Summons and Verified Complaint to Establish Parentage, form 400-00817 (Paternity), official document: https://www.vtcourts.gov/media/228
Child Support Order, form 400-00802 (Child Support), official document: https://www.vtcourts.gov/media/219
Filing fees: Divorce filing fee: ~$295.
E-filing link data for Vermont was last verified June 2026. Report anything outdated through our contact page and we will re-check the official source.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I find official Vermont family court forms?
The official statewide source is the Vermont judicial branch forms collection linked on this page. Always download forms from the official site so you have the current version, and check whether your county adds local forms or cover sheets.
Can I e-file my own family case in Vermont?
Vermont's statewide e-filing covers the Family Division and is open to people without lawyers, though it is optional for them. The judiciary website moved to vtcourts.gov, so use the link above. Once you start e-filing in a case you are expected to keep e-filing.
How much does it cost to file a family case in Vermont?
Divorce filing fee: ~$295. If you cannot afford the fee, ask the clerk about a fee waiver or indigency application; every state has a process for requesting one.
Which court hears family cases in Vermont?
Family cases in Vermont are heard in the Superior Court, usually in the Family Division. Vermont family cases are heard in the Family Division of the Superior Court.