Vermont Statutes Annotated

Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 14, § 2644 (2026)

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Subchapter 002 : PERSONS FOR WHOM GUARDIANS APPOINTED

(Cite as: 14 V.S.A. § 2644)
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 7 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 1981–2024 · leading case: In re S.B.L., 553 A.2d 1078 (Vt. 1988).
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In re S.B.L., 553 A.2d 1078 (Vt. 1988). · cites it 3× “” 14 V.S.A. § 2644. At common law, this meant that on the death of the mother, it became necessary for the court to appoint a guardian because the father did not assume that role merely by virtue of his biological parenthood.”
In Re Est. of Lamore, 2009 VT 114 (Vt. 2009). “4 Although it is undisputed that minor daughter’s mother is the sole guardian of minor daughter, see 14 V.S.A. § 2644, decedent’s mother argues that minor daughter’s mother is merely the guardian of minor daughter’s person, not her property.”
In Re Sbl, 553 A.2d 1078 (Vt. 1988). · cites it 3× “" 14 V.S.A. § 2644. At common law, this meant that on the death of the mother, it became necessary for the court to appoint a guardian because the father did not assume that role merely by virtue of his biological parenthood.”
In re S. A. M., 436 A.2d 736 (Vt. 1981). “14 V.S.A. § 2644. This status continues until altered on the basis of legal proceedings such as are involved here.”
In Re Sam, 436 A.2d 736 (Vt. 1981). “14 V.S.A. § 2644. This status continues until altered on the basis of legal proceedings such as are involved here.”
Jacob Wheeler v. Lorianne James (Vt. 2024). “See 14 V.S.A. § 2644 (“An unmarried woman who bears a child shall be guardian of such child until another is appointed.”
Rickey Thibodeau v. Ashley Blanchard (Vt. 2013). “See 14 V.S.A. § 2644 (stating that mother of child born out of wedlock is presumed guardian).”
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