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Q: How to proceed with legal separation in VT while living together?
I need a legal separation from my wife of 30 years, but we continue to reside in the same home in Vermont. The reason for this action is over 25 years of her infidelity, which I have medical proof of. I suffer from serious health issues including lung transplant rejection with a life expectancy of... View More 
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James L. Arrasmith
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answered on Apr 13, 2025
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answered on Apr 13, 2025
In Vermont, legal separation is similar to divorce in terms of property division and other legal aspects, but it allows you and your spouse to remain married while living apart. You can file a petition for legal separation with the court, outlining the reasons for your request and the terms... View More
Q: Am I liable for unpaid taxes if separated, filed jointly, and spouse doesn't pay share despite written agreement?
I am currently separated from my spouse, and our separation agreement does not address tax responsibilities. We have been filing taxes jointly for the last three years. Recently, my spouse withdrew a substantial amount from an inherited retirement account and did not withhold enough for taxes. They... View More
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James L. Arrasmith
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answered on Apr 11, 2025
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answered on Apr 11, 2025
You're absolutely right to be cautious about this. When you file jointly, the IRS and the Vermont Department of Taxes consider both spouses equally responsible for the entire tax liability, no matter what private agreement you make between yourselves. Even if your spouse signs something saying... View More
Q: I filed bankruptcy, got a divorce and my ex stayed in the house. It went into forclosure. I'm just now, 10 yrs later,
Getting a "bill" from money I owe from the forclosure. Is this legal? After bankruptcy, divorce and 10 yrs I have to pay a bill (including interest) of 78,000 dollars!?
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W. J. Winterstein Jr.
answered on Aug 13, 2023
answered on Aug 13, 2023
Your facts are unclear, and more is needed to give you a reliable answer.
Generally speaking, your mortgage debt should have been listed in your bankruptcy (we assume that you completed the bankruptcy case and got an Order of dismissal). An Order of general dismissal in the bankruptcy... View More
Q: Have been married 30 yrs, separated 9 of those. I was awarded a personal injury claim recently,
Can my husband get any of it in divorce?
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Nov 12, 2015
answered on Nov 12, 2015
Go see a local family attorney for a full discussion.
Q: Do you need a lawyer to file for divorce in vermont
Peter Anderson
answered on Mar 25, 2014
answered on Mar 25, 2014
No. The Family Court is designed to enable parties to represent themselves. All forms needed to do so are available online.
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