Vermont § 2628 - Guardianship order
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 2628 — Guardianship order, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2628. Guardianship order
- (a) If the court grants a petition for guardianship of a child under subsection 2626(d),
2626a(d), or 2627(d) of this title, the court shall enter an order establishing a
guardianship and naming the proposed guardian as the child’s guardian. (b) A guardianship order issued under this section shall include provisions addressing
the following matters: (1) the powers and duties of the guardian consistent with section 2629 of this title; (2) the expected duration of the guardianship, if known; (3) a family plan on a form approved by the Court Administrator that: (A) in a consensual case is consistent with the parties’ agreement; or (B) in a nonconsensual case includes, at a minimum, provisions that address parent-child
contact consistent with section 2630 of this title; and (4) the process for reviewing the order consistent with section 2631 of this title. (Added 2013, No. 170 (Adj. Sess.), § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2014; amended 2025, No. 31, § 6, eff. May 22, 2025.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 2628
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 2628 cover?
Section 2628 ("Guardianship order") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Vermont § 2628?
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