Guardian ad Litem
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By the way, July 23, 2026
Gov. Phil Scott on Tuesday announced a range of appointments to various boards and commissions that he made during the second quarter of 2026
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The Vermont Judiciary urgently seeks volunteers to serve as Guardians ad Litem
GALs are volunteer, court-appointed special advocates who protect a child’s best interests in juvenile court cases.
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Guardians ad Litem speak for Vermont children
Guardians ad litem are volunteers who are appointed by judges in juvenile court cases to advocate for the best interest of children involved in those cases.
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Community Forum: Experience with a mother changed my perspective on substance use
The author used to be biased against people with a substance disorder. But recent experience as a guardian ad litem caused her to change her mind.
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Children in the legal system need an adult to help out
When the Department for Children and Families seeks to take a child into their custody, Vermont law requires the court to appoint a Guardian ad Litem, or GAL.…
