Service of complaint When a complaint is made under section 293 of this title, a summons shall be issued to the other party directing such person to appear not later than 21 days after the date of the service and show cause why the complaint should not be granted. The summons and complaint shall be served on the party as provided by Rule 4.0 of the Vermont Rules for Family Proceedings. After the filing of the 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; 2023, No. 175 (Adj. Sess.), § 13c, eff. July 1, 2024.)
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