Vermont § 5111 - Noncustodial parents
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 5111 — Noncustodial parents, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5111. Noncustodial parents
- (a) If a child is placed in the legal custody of the Department and the identity of a
parent has not been legally established at the time the petition is filed, the court
may order that the child and the child’s alleged genetic parents submit to genetic
testing and may issue an order establishing parentage pursuant to 15C V.S.A. chapters
1-8 (parentage proceedings). A parentage order issued pursuant to this subsection
shall not be deemed to be a confidential record. (b) If a child is placed in the legal custody of the Department, the Department shall
make reasonably diligent efforts to locate a noncustodial parent as early in the proceedings
as possible, and notify the court of the noncustodial parent’s address. A hearing
shall not be delayed by reason of the inability of the Department to locate or serve
a noncustodial parent. (c) The court may order a custodial parent to provide the Department with information
regarding the identity and location of a noncustodial parent. (d) As soon as his or her address is known, a noncustodial parent shall be served with
the petition and a copy of the summons. Thereafter, the court shall mail notices of
the hearing to the noncustodial parent. The noncustodial parent shall be responsible
for providing the court with information regarding any changes in address. (Added 2007, No. 185 (Adj. Sess.), § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2009; amended 2019, No. 24, § 6.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 5111
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 5111 cover?
Section 5111 ("Noncustodial parents") 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 § 5111?
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Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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