Vermont § 5113 - Modification or vacation of orders

Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 5113 — Modification or vacation of orders, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 5113. Modification or vacation of orders

  • (a) An order of the court may be set aside in accordance with Rule 60 of the Vermont Rules
    of Civil Procedure. (b) Upon motion of a party or the court’s own motion, the court may amend, modify, set
    aside, or vacate an order on the grounds that a change in circumstances requires such
    action to serve the best interests of the child. The motion shall set forth in concise
    language the grounds upon which the relief is requested. (c) Any order under this section shall be made after notice and hearing; however, the
    court may waive the hearing upon stipulation of the parties. All evidence helpful
    in determining the questions presented, including hearsay, may be admitted and relied
    upon to the extent of its probative value, even though not competent in a hearing
    on the petition. (Added 2007, No. 185 (Adj. Sess.), § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2009.)

Source: official Vermont text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 5113

What does Vermont Statutes Online § 5113 cover?

Section 5113 ("Modification or vacation of orders") 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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