Full question:
My wife and I are getting divorced. We have 3 children together. What factors does the court consider when fixing the child support amount in Vermont?
- Category: Divorce
- Subcategory: Child Support
- Date:
- State: Vermont
Answer:
In Vermont, both parents may be required to pay child support. The amount depends on custody arrangements and each parent's financial situation. According to 15 V.S.A. § 659, the court considers several factors when determining child support:
- The financial resources of the child.
- The financial resources of the custodial parent.
- The standard of living the child would have enjoyed if the marriage had continued.
- The physical and emotional condition of the child.
- The educational needs of the child.
- The financial resources and needs of the noncustodial parent.
- Inflation.
- The costs related to the educational needs of either parent, if they help increase earning capacity.
- Extraordinary travel and related expenses for parent-child contact.
- Any other relevant factors.
If both parties agree, the court can also include an additional amount for postsecondary education in the child support order.
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