5 Vermont opinions name it 1 courts 1998–2026 4 in the last five years
The cases below were cited by Vermont courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
Harris v. Harrisgreen2 sentences2026We have held that “in exercising its discretion under § 656(d), the court must consider the factors specified in § 659(a).” Harris v. Harris, 168 Vt. 13, 19 (1998); see 15 V.S.A. § 659(a) (listing factors court must consider before deviating from support obligation set forth in guidelines). 2026“As long as the court considers the statutory factors, makes adequate findings and explains its reasoning in determining the support obligation, its discretion is not limited to adopt or avoid a particular methodology.” Smith, 165 Vt. at 372 ; see also Harris, 168 Vt. at 19-21 (explaining that while court may adopt methodology of extrapolation from guidelines, it is not required to do so). | 1 | 1 |
In re B.M.green1 sentence2023In re B.M., 165 Vt. 194, 199 (1996) (mem.); see also 33 V.S.A. § 5114. | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Vermont. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
Smith v. Stewart
green
2 sentences1998In Smith , we held that, in exercising its discretion under § 656(d), the court must consider the factors specified in § 659(a) (if guideline amount is unfair, court may adjust child support amount). 165 Vt. at 372 , 684 A.2d at 270 . 1998In Smith , we held that, in exercising its discretion under § 656(d), the court must consider the factors specified in § 659(a) (if guideline amount is unfair, court may adjust child support amount). 165 Vt. at 372 , 684 A.2d at 270 . | 2 | 1998–2026 |
In re N.L., Juvenile
green
1 sentence2025In re N.L., 2019 VT 10, ¶ 9 , 209 Vt. 450 . | 1 | 2025–2025 |
State v. Campbell
green
1 sentence2022Id.; Campbell, 2014 VT 123, ¶ 9 . | 1 | 2022–2022 |
Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.