§ 631 - Generally - Vermont Statutes

§ 631. Generally

A divorce may be granted forthwith when either husband or wife has become incurably insane. A divorce shall not be granted under these provisions unless such insane person shall have been duly and regularly confined in a mental institution, wherever located, for at least five years next preceding the commencement of the action for divorce, nor unless it shall appear to the court that such insanity is incurable. No action shall be maintained under the provisions hereof unless the libelant is an actual resident of this state and shall have resided therein for two years next preceding the commencement of such action.