§ 295. Substitute husband and father
When complaint is made under section 292, 293 or 294 of this title, a summons shall be issued to the other party directing him to cause his appearance therein to be entered not later than 21 days after the date of the service thereof and show cause why the prayer of the complaint should not be granted, which summons and the complaint shall be served on such party as provided by section 596 or by section 597 of this title. After the filing of such complaint, the Superior Court in which the cause is pending, or any Superior judge, may, on application of either party make such order concerning the care and custody of the minor children during the pendency of the complaint, as is deemed expedient and for the benefit of such children. (Amended 1971, No. 98, § 5, eff. April 22, 1971; 1973, No. 193 (Adj. Sess.), § 3, eff. April 9, 1974.)
Structure Vermont Statutes
Chapter 5 - Desertion and Support
§ 202. Penalty for desertion or nonsupport
§ 203. Institution of proceedings
§ 205. Order for payment; probation; recognizance
§ 206. Proceedings on failure to comply
§ 207. Evidence; competency of parties as witnesses
§ 209. Disposition, care, and maintenance of children
§ 291. When a married person deserts or fails to support his or her spouse
§ 293. When parents live separately