Vermont § 553 - Collusion The term “collusion,” as used in divorce
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 553 — Collusion The term “collusion,” as used in divorce, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 553. Collusion The term “collusion,” as used in divorce
- actions, shall not be construed to include conversations or negotiations of the parties carried on in good faith in an effort to resolve their marital difficulties, where the purpose or result of the conference is not to hinder or obstruct justice or to suppress evidence as to the merits of the case.
Source: official Vermont text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Vermont Statutes Online § 553 cover?
Section 553 ("Collusion The term “collusion,” as used in divorce") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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