INSTRUCTIONS: VERMONT COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE WITH KIDS (Form 836)

You may represent yourself in Vermont family court if filing for divorce against a spouse and your marriage involves minor children. This form 836 is found on the website of the Vermont Judiciary.

Vermont Complaint For Divorce With Kids 836 Step 1: At the top of the page, which is the summons form your spouse will be served with, enter the unit number of the court you are appearing in. Give all contact information about both parties where requested.

Vermont Complaint For Divorce With Kids 836 Step 2: Enter the name of your spouse above "defendant." Enter your name above "plaintiff."

Vermont Complaint For Divorce With Kids 836 Step 3: Enter the address of the family court you are appearing in on line six. The clerk court will sign this summons form.

Vermont Complaint For Divorce With Kids 836 Step 4: The next page contains your actual complaint for divorce. Question one asks the county and state in which both spouses currently live.

Vermont Complaint For Divorce With Kids 836 Step 5: Question two requires you to provide all information requested about your marriage.

Vermont Complaint For Divorce With Kids 836 Step 6: In question three, check the box next to the statement which best describes your grounds for divorce.

Vermont Complaint For Divorce With Kids 836 Step 7: List the names and dates of birth of all minor children in response to question five. In response to question six, give all addresses the children have lived at in the last five years.

Vermont Complaint For Divorce With Kids 836 Step 8: Question seven asks whether you or your spouse receive any public benefits.

Vermont Complaint For Divorce With Kids 836 Step 9: Question eight asks about previous legal actions related to your marriage.

Vermont Complaint For Divorce With Kids 836 Step 10: Question nine asks about any restraining or protective orders that have been filed.

Vermont Complaint For Divorce With Kids 836 Step 11: Question ten asks whether either spouse is a military member.

Vermont Complaint For Divorce With Kids 836 Step 12: Under "Request for relief," indicate your wishes regarding custody and other child-related issues, as well as division of property, payment of court costs and alimony. Also note if you wish for your premarital name to be restored.

Vermont Complaint For Divorce With Kids 836 Step 13: Sign and date the form before a notary public.