Personal experiences can help lawmakers understand how Vermont family law affects children and families.
We welcome stories involving shared parenting, parent-child contact, grandparent access after a parent’s death, relocation, sibling relationships, family continuity, and other experiences with Vermont family law.
You do not need to be a legal expert. Tell us what happened, how it affected the child or family, and what you believe should change.
Why Stories Matter
Laws and court decisions do not always show how family-law rules operate in real life.
Your experience may help Vermont Kids Connected:
- identify recurring problems;
- understand the practical effects of current law;
- improve proposed legislation;
- prepare testimony and educational materials; and
- connect families with opportunities to speak directly with lawmakers.
Submitting a story does not guarantee that it will be published or used.
You Control How Your Story Is Used
You may ask us to:
- keep your story private;
- use it anonymously; or
- contact you before using it.
We will not publish your name or identifying details without contacting you first.
Share Your Experience
Protect Sensitive Information
Please do not include:
- children’s full names;
- home addresses;
- birth dates;
- Social Security numbers;
- medical records;
- confidential court records; or
- other highly sensitive personal information.
Use initials, age ranges, or general descriptions where needed.
Vermont Kids Connected is not a law firm and cannot provide legal advice or representation. Submitting this form does not create an attorney-client relationship or guarantee confidentiality under attorney-client privilege.
Consider speaking with your attorney before submitting information about an active court case.
What Happens Next
We will review your submission and contact you only if additional information is needed or there is an appropriate opportunity to use your story.
Nothing identifying will be shared publicly beyond the permission you selected.
Questions may be sent to: