Vermont § 1705 - Direct request
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 1705 — Direct request, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1705. Direct request
- (a) A petitioner may file a direct request seeking establishment or modification of a
support order or determination of parentage of a child. In the proceeding, the law
of this State applies. (b) A petitioner may file a direct request seeking recognition and enforcement of a support
order or support agreement. In the proceeding, sections 1706 through 1713 apply. (c) In a direct request for recognition and enforcement of a Convention support order
or foreign support agreement: (1) a security, bond, or deposit is not required to guarantee the payment of costs and
expenses; and (2) an obligee or obligor that in the issuing country has benefited from free legal assistance
is entitled to benefit, at least to the same extent, from any free legal assistance
provided for by the law of this State under the same circumstances. (d) A petitioner filing a direct request is not entitled to assistance from the governmental
entity. (e) This chapter does not prevent the application of laws of this State that provide simplified,
more expeditious rules regarding a direct request for recognition and enforcement
of a foreign support order or foreign support agreement. (Added 2015, No. 16, § 2, eff. June 1, 2015.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 1705
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 1705 cover?
Section 1705 ("Direct request") 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.
How do I cite Vermont § 1705?
A common citation format is "Vermont Statutes Online § 1705" (Vermont). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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How does Vermont § 1705 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Vermont can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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