Vermont Statutes Title 15. Domestic Relations, § 1182. Order restricting abusive litigation

(a) A party who meets the requirements of subdivision 1181(1) of this title may request an order restricting abusive litigation:

(b) Any court of competent jurisdiction may, on its own motion or on motion of a party, determine that a hearing is necessary to determine if a party is engaging in abusive litigation.

(c) Proceedings pursuant to this subchapter may be initiated by petition instituting a new case or by motion in a pending case.

(d) The Court Administrator shall create forms for a petition or motion for an order restricting abusive litigation and an order restricting abusive litigation, and the forms shall be maintained by the clerks of the courts.

(e) No filing fee shall be charged to the unrestricted party for proceedings pursuant to this subchapter, regardless of whether it is filed pursuant to this subchapter.

(f) The provisions of this subchapter are nonexclusive and shall not affect any other remedy available.