§ 2627. Nonconsensual guardianship
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VT Code › Title 14 › Chapter 111 › Section 2627
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(a) If the petition requests a nonconsensual guardianship, the burden shall be on the proposed guardian to establish by clear and convincing evidence that the child is a child in need of guardianship as defined in subdivision 2622(2)(B) of this title.
(b) The Vermont Rules of Evidence shall apply to a hearing under this section.
(c) The court shall grant the petition if it finds after the hearing by clear and convincing evidence that the proposed guardian is suitable and that the child is a child in need of guardianship as defined in subdivision 2622(2)(B) of this title.
(d) If the court grants the petition, it shall issue an order establishing a guardianship under section 2628 of this title.
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