In re Guardianship of C.H.
Supreme Court of Vermont
1Opinion of the CourtCarroll, J.
¶ 1. Petitioner Michele Boulet appeals the trial court's decision dismissing her petition for modification of the guardianship of C.H. We hold that the trial court's interpretation of the statute defining who has standing to petition for a modification of guardianship is inconsistent with the plain language and purpose of Vermont's guardianship provisions. Accordingly, we reverse and remand for proceedings consistent with this opinion.
¶ 2. On May 1, 2017, petitioner filed a petition for modification of the guardianship of C.H., a developmentally disabled adult who has had a guardian since…
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