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Vermont Family Law helps non-lawyers understand and prepare for a divorce, find answers to family law questions, and know what to expect in court at every step in the divorce process. The truth is, you may not! People get divorced without legal help all the time and you might not need to spend thousands of dollars on a lawyer.

This guide to divorce will walk you through the process. Tristan Christopher Larson graduated from Harvard Law School in 2003 and practiced law in Boston before returning home to Vermont in 2005. He is a partner at Larson & Gallivan, a small, personal firm in Rutland, Vermont. He represents people in family court matters throughout the state.
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This website is designed to guide you through the Vermont court system in divorce, custody and child support cases. I'm Tristan Christopher Larson, a family law lawyer in Rutland, Vermont. I've written these pages to guide you through the court system. Divorce and custody cases can be difficult for everyone involved.
I am a lawyer in Rutland, Vermont and a partner at Larson & Gallivan Law, PLC. I represent people in family court matters around the state, but primarily in Rutland, Windsor, Addison and Bennington counties. I grew up on a dairy farm in Rutland County and much of my family still lives here. Before forming the law firm Larson & Gallivan, I was a partner in a medium-sized law firm for Vermont located in Rutland.
People often wonder if they need a lawyer to get divorced, or to deal with child custody or support. This website and the articles here are designed to help non-lawyers in preparing for a divorce and knowing what to expect in court whether they have a lawyer or not. I think it will be very useful to you if you if you don't have one.
I created Vermont Family Law to help people understand Vermont divorce laws and navigate the family court system. This website is designed to be a how-to guide to help you represent yourself in custody, separation, divorce, child support, parentage and other related issues that might come up in the family courts of our state.
Lawyers usually represent people in divorce and custody issues on an hourly basis. This means that to have legal representation, you need to pay both a "retainer fee" of several thousand dollars in addition to a monthly bill of hourly services. I do represent people this way, but I also offer reasonably-priced hourly coaching or flat fee packages for divorce and custody issues.
Reviews (9)
Ian Cook
Ian Cook
Jun 29, 2021
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I have been working with Attorney Larson for a few years now. I have never been so incredibly impressed with someone in his field in my entire life. Attorney Larson is beyond professional, empathetic and honest. He is the epitome of a family law representative. I will never work with anyone but him, and trust his judgment beyond a shadow of a doubt. He has also surrounded himself with the essential constituents of the ideal law firm. If you are looking for someone to represent you in family law, it should be no one other than this firm!
Kelley Catania
Kelley Catania
Jun 18, 2021
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Attorney Larson and his team were extremely kind, professional, and compassionate as I helped my dad navigate his divorce. My dad is not tech savvy so trying to go through this process during a pandemic where everything is virtual was very challenging. Everyone was very patient and helpful as we went through an emotional and difficult time. And most important - attorney Larson is extremely knowledgeable in family law and familiar with the local court system which was also an incredible help. Thank you so much for everything!
Kiah Gypsy
Kiah Gypsy
Jun 13, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
Very helpful, and considerate of stressful time client is going through.very much appreciated.
Mike Klima
Mike Klima
May 20, 2021
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Thank you Mr. Larson for the one hour consult.
It was good to talk with someone who listened to me ramble, but was very on point of the reality of what really needs to happen in my situation. He knows the court system and judges in the region, so his experience and insight are so valuable in telling you how best to proceed.
Daniel Harvey
Daniel Harvey
Mar 19, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Responsiveness
I was referred to Tristan Larsen by an attorney friend of mine. She said that if she was getting a divorce, she would want Chris on her team. He proved her right in every possible way. Thanks Tristan!
Danielle Voegtlin
Danielle Voegtlin
Mar 18, 2021
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I did the 1-hour session with Tristan and it was well worth the time. He was very knowledgeable and helped alleviate my stress and worries!
Orlando Cruz
Orlando Cruz
Feb 25, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
I have to say that I am very grateful for the time I had to speak with Tristan Larson. He is super intelligent and very helpful with all of the questions that I had for him. Thank you Tristan!!!!
Patrick Cioffi
Patrick Cioffi
May 31, 2017
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I met with Chris Larson on 2 occasions to discuss options in a
child support case. He was very helpful explaining in easy
terms as to what steps to take and how to proceed with the
process. Also, his fees are very reasonable. I would highly
recommend using him and his firm.
Rachel Olstein Kaplan
Rachel Olstein Kaplan
May 29, 2017
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Chris Larson and VT Family Law are an incredibly valuable resource for anyone needing advice/support around the issue of divorce.