Reviewed August 2026
Forms in Vermont
Vermont divorce forms are official, numbered documents published by the Vermont Judiciary. Form 400-00836NoChildren, Complaint for Divorce/Legal Separation/Dissolution without Children, is for couples with no minor children together. Form 400-00836Children, Complaint for Divorce/Legal Separation/Dissolution with Children, is for couples with minor children. VTCourtForms is a companion guided-interview tool. It walks filers through the same forms step by step and generates a completed packet from a series of questions, as an alternative to filling out the numbered PDFs directly.
Virdix's document-preparation product currently prepares divorce paperwork for California and Florida cases. This page explains how forms works under Vermont law for people researching before they file. It is not legal advice, and Virdix does not prepare or file Vermont paperwork. See how Virdix works for California divorces.
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Where to get official Vermont divorce forms
vtcourts.gov/family/divorce is the statewide official source. A guided-interview version is available at vtlawhelp.org/vtcourtforms/divorce. It generates the same forms through a question-and-answer interface, for filers who prefer not to complete the PDFs manually. Both routes produce the same official Vermont Judiciary documents. A filer can mix and match, using the interview for some forms and the plain PDFs for others.
The complaint forms
Form 400-00836NoChildren covers couples without minor children together. Form 400-00836Children covers couples with minor children. Both are official numbered forms published by the Vermont Judiciary. That sets Vermont apart from states where the complaint is an unnumbered, self-drafted pleading.
Financial disclosure and UCCJEA information
Vermont's official sites do not publish exact standalone form numbers for a financial affidavit or a UCCJEA custody-jurisdiction affidavit within the divorce complaint packets. Both are typically part of Family Division practice, used for contested financial issues or cases involving minor children. Check current packet contents through vtcourts.gov/family/divorce or the VTCourtForms interview tool.
E-filing: mandatory for attorneys, optional for self-represented filers
Attorneys must use Vermont's Odyssey File & Serve (OFS) electronic filing system for all filings, in all divisions including Family Division, for both new and existing cases. E-filing stays optional for self-represented litigants. But once a self-represented party starts e-filing in a case, they must keep e-filing for the rest of that case unless the court grants permission to stop. A $14 per-case e-filing fee applies on first filing, with exemptions where a fee waiver has been granted.
Fee waiver and self-help network
Filers who cannot afford the fee can submit Form 600-00228, Application to Waive Filing Fees and Service Costs, also called an Application to Proceed In Forma Pauperis. Eligibility includes receiving public assistance, gross income at or below 150% of the federal poverty guidelines, or an inability to pay without cutting into funds needed for self-support or dependents. A guided digital version is available through the VTCourtForms interview tool. Vermont's Family Division sits within the Superior Court in each county. Case processing and local scheduling practices can still vary by county, even though the core forms are statewide.
Sources: Vermont Judiciary: family, divorce, Vermont Judiciary: fee waiver application, Vermont Judiciary: electronic filing
Not independently confirmed
- Exact standalone form number for a financial affidavit within Vermont's divorce complaint packets
- Exact standalone form number for a UCCJEA custody-jurisdiction affidavit within Vermont's with-children complaint packet
Forms in Vermont: frequently asked questions
What is Vermont's official divorce complaint form?+
Use Form 400-00836NoChildren if you have no minor children together, or Form 400-00836Children if you have minor children. Both are official numbered forms published directly by the Vermont Judiciary.
What is VTCourtForms?+
VTCourtForms is Vermont's guided-interview tool, at vtlawhelp.org/vtcourtforms/divorce. It generates a completed divorce packet from a series of questions, as an alternative to filling out the numbered Vermont Judiciary PDF forms by hand.
Do I have to e-file my Vermont divorce?+
Only if you are an attorney. E-filing through Odyssey File & Serve is mandatory for attorneys in all divisions, including Family Division. It stays optional for self-represented litigants, but once you start e-filing in a case, you generally must continue unless the court grants permission to stop.
Is there an e-filing fee in Vermont?+
Yes. A $14 per-case e-filing fee applies on first filing, with exemptions where a fee waiver has already been granted.
Is there a fee waiver for Vermont divorce filing fees?+
Yes. File Form 600-00228, Application to Waive Filing Fees and Service Costs (also called an Application to Proceed In Forma Pauperis). Eligibility includes public assistance, income at or below 150% of the federal poverty guidelines, or an inability to pay without cutting into funds needed for self-support.
Where do I find current Vermont divorce forms?+
vtcourts.gov/family/divorce is the statewide official source. The guided VTCourtForms interview at vtlawhelp.org/vtcourtforms/divorce walks filers through the same forms.
This page is general information about forms in Vermont, not legal advice for your situation. Laws, fees, and procedures change over time; confirm current details with Vermont's own courts before relying on anything here. Virdix is not a law firm and is not licensed to practice law in Vermont. Virdix does not prepare or file Vermont divorce paperwork. It is not a substitute for an attorney licensed in Vermont.
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