Vermont § 1080 - Appearance of parties and child

§ 1080. Appearance of parties and child

• (a) In a child custody proceeding in Vermont, the court may order a party to the proceeding
  who is in Vermont to appear before the court in person with or without the child.
  The court may order any person who is in Vermont and who has physical custody or control
  of the child to appear in person with the child. (b) If a party to a child custody proceeding whose presence is desired by the court is
  outside Vermont, the court may order that a notice given pursuant to section 1066 of this title include a statement directing the party to appear in person with or without the child
  and informing the party that failure to appear may result in a decision adverse to
  the party. (c) The court may enter any orders necessary to ensure the safety of the child and of
  any person ordered to appear under this section. (d) If a party to a child custody proceeding who is outside Vermont is directed to appear
  under subsection (b) of this section or desires to appear personally before the court
  with or without the child, the court may require another party to pay reasonable and
  necessary travel and other expenses of the party so appearing and of the child. (e) As used in this section, the term “with or without the child” means that the court
  may order that the child be represented by an attorney or guardian ad litem. (Added 2011, No. 29, § 1.)