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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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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
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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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
answered on Nov 1, 2021
If the will was signed with a self-proving affidavit, no witness is required. If not, one witness needs to testify in court that the decedent signed the will freely and voluntarily, appeared to have capacity to sign the will and no one coerced the decedent to sign the will.
I just want to file a request for a protection order
answered on Aug 3, 2020
You can file for a protective order (a relief from abuse order in family court) without a lawyer. The important thing is to write out an affidavit carefully that includes why you are in fear for your physical safety. Forms are available at the courthouse or at the judiciary website.
The deceased partner has only one relative, a brother who lives in Florida. The deceased does not have any living relatives in the state where both partners resided the entire eight years of their relationship. Would the surviving partner have to go to Florida to start court action to become the... View More
answered on Sep 3, 2015
Go see a local probate attorney to get answers to your questions after a full discussion of the issues.
answered on Mar 25, 2014
Yes. Through the process of "discover" when a legal action is pending.
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