Vermont § 464 - Representation
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 464 — Representation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 464. Representation
- (a) Any person or other legal entity, including the State, shall be entitled but not required
to be represented by an attorney before a magistrate. Nonattorney employees of the
Office of Child Support who have been duly qualified by the Office of Child Support
may sign complaints and motions and may participate in child support hearings before
a magistrate, including those arising under 33 V.S.A. § 5116 subject to the conditions in subsections (b) and (c) of this section. This participation
shall not be considered the unauthorized practice of law. (b) Participation in a proceeding shall consist of: (1) presentation of current and material evidence relative to both parents’ income and
resources; (2) computation of parental support obligations based upon child support guidelines, and
recommendations for any deviations from that amount after consideration of the best
interests of the child; (3) relevant supporting documentation and legal justification for the recommendation. (c) A current roster of qualified Office of Child Support staff shall be furnished to
the court by the Office of Child Support. Such staff may be denied the right to participate
in child support proceedings upon notice to the Office of Child Support from the Court
Administrator. The notice shall indicate the basis for the decision. (Added 1989, No. 221 (Adj. Sess.), § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1990; amended 1993, No. 105, § 2; 1995, No. 63, § 139b, eff. July 1, 1996; 2013, No. 131 (Adj. Sess.), § 101.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 464
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 464 cover?
Section 464 ("Representation") 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 § 464?
A common citation format is "Vermont Statutes Online § 464" (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 § 464 apply to my situation?
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