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VERMONT CHILD SUPPORT LAWS & REGULATIONS UPDATE 2023

A DECADE OF CHANGE: AN OVERVIEW OF VERMONT’S CHILD SUPPORT LAWS AND REGULATIONS TIMELINE (2013-2023)

Vermont’s child support laws have evolved over the past decade to ensure the well-being of children while considering parents’ circumstances.

2013: Child Support Guidelines Update

   – Regular updates of child support guidelines to reflect economic realities.

2014: Efficient Payment Disbursement

   – Implementation of efficient methods for disbursement of child support payments.

2015: Holistic Child Well-being Focus

   – Emphasis on the overall well-being of the child in child support considerations.

2016: Strengthening Enforcement Measures

   – Introduction of robust enforcement measures for consistent child support payments.

2017: Income Verification Enhancements

   – Introduction of improved income verification methods for accurate calculations.

2018: Simplified Modification Procedures

   – Simplification of child support modification procedures for parents’ convenience.

2019: Responsive to Changing Dynamics

   – Consideration of changing family dynamics in child support calculations.

2020: Online Resources Accessibility

   – Provision of online resources for parents to manage child support cases.

2021: Ongoing Guidelines Review

   – Continuous review and updates of child support guidelines.

2022: Shared Parenting Support

   – Promotion of shared parenting arrangements for fair support calculations.

Vermont’s child support regulations reflect its commitment to children’s well-being and parents’ responsibilities, ensuring equitable and consistent support calculations.


The Vermont office of child support can help custodial parents establish parentage, order the non-custodial parent to pay for medical support, modify existing agreements.

There is a nominal fee of $5 to record and register payments but all other services are free. That fee is paid monthly.

The Vermont OCS can also pursue administrative remedies and court orders against parents that are delinquent in their child support obligations including automatic wage withholding. If you need legal advice and assistance, contact Vermont lawyers.