Vermont Financial Affidavits and Disclosure

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Any Vermont family case about money runs on financial disclosure. Both sides put their income, expenses, assets, and debts on an official form, and courts generally expect supporting paperwork such as tax returns, pay records, and account statements.

Getting this right matters more than most parents expect. A judge who cannot trust your numbers will not trust the rest of your case either. The official Vermont affidavit sources and the court rules that define the exchange are linked below.

Official Vermont disclosure resources

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Vermont financial affidavit and disclosure forms (vermontjudiciary.org): The official source for the financial disclosure paperwork most Vermont family cases ask both sides to complete. https://www.vermontjudiciary.org/court-forms-fees

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 family law forms (official index) (Vermont judicial branch): The official statewide collection of Vermont family law forms. When a direct document link stops working, this index is where the current version lives. https://www.vermontjudiciary.org/court-forms

Vermont court 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 child support guideline resources (vermontjudiciary.org): Official Vermont child support guideline materials, worksheets, or calculators. https://dcf.vermont.gov/ocs/parents/guidelines

Verified official Vermont disclosure documents

These official documents are the financial affidavits and disclosure paperwork Vermont courts use.

Financial Affidavit (Form 813), form Form 813 (Financial Disclosure), official document: https://www.vtcourts.gov/sites/default/files/documents/400-00813A_6.pdf

Official 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 Report anything outdated through our contact page and we will re-check the official source.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

What happens if I leave something off the affidavit?

An incomplete or inaccurate financial affidavit can be challenged, and it can cost you credibility with the judge for the rest of the case. If you are unsure about a number, say so on the form rather than guessing silently.

What if the other side will not disclose?

You can normally ask the court to order it, and courts can impose consequences for refusing. Keep your own disclosure complete and on time either way.

Are these documents public?

Rules on sealing financial documents vary by state and by court. Check the official Vermont rules linked above, or ask the clerk, before you assume the filing is private.