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2011 Vermont Code
Title 15 Domestic Relations
Chapter 5 DESERTION AND SUPPORT
§ 209 Disposition, care, and maintenance of children


15 VT Stats § 209. (2011 through Adj Sess) What's This?

§ 209. Disposition, care, and maintenance of children

When a parent is found guilty of nonsupport or desertion of his or her child, the court may enter such order or judgment relating to the disposition, care and maintenance of such child, either by committing the child to the department for children and families or to some person or suitable institution, as shall be equitable in the premises. The court may enforce the same by execution or by any proper proceedings. The property of such parent shall not be exempt from levy and sale under execution. (Amended 1999, No. 147 (Adj. Sess.), { 4; 2005, No. 174 (Adj. Sess.), { 27.)

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