DRM Schoenberg Family Law Group: Guardianship

At Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC (DRM), the experienced and dedicated Schoenberg Family Law team offers knowledgeable, sensitive representation regarding guardianship matters in Vermont.

Family Law and Guardianship

In the state of Vermont, biological parents or interested potential guardians may petition the Probate Court for an Order of Guardianship.

Guardianships of minor children may be granted in situations where:

• it is necessary for a person to act as a parent for the minor where the minor has no living parent
• the biological parent is unsuitable to have custody of the child
• the parents agree that the transfer of custody to a legal guardian would be in the best interest of the minor and is not solely for the purpose of establishing a residence for school purposes

Guardianship of an adult may be granted in situations where:

• the adult is incapable of making decisions on their own behalf due to incapacitation or illness
• the adult is in danger of harming themselves

Guardianship affords the guardian the legal status to protect and care for the ward and their estate for the duration of the guardianship. Guardianships are immediately terminable as long as all parties agree to the termination of the guardianship.

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DRM’s family law attorneys provide first-rate, cost-effective client service.

Led by Debra Schoenberg, who is widely known in the field and is a frequent lecturer on complex family law topics, DRM’s family law team includes eight attorneys and two legal professionals offering sharp legal skills and comprehensive services in a broad spectrum of family law matters.

To explore how the DRM Schoenberg Family Law group can assist you with a guardianship matter, contact Practice Group Chair Debra Schoenberg.

Because we know that family law issues often can’t wait for "convenient" business hours, our 24/7 answering service can be reached during non-business hours at 802-860-8074. We respond promptly to messages left with the answering service.