Welch vs. Chalmers

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Case Hearing Information

Date: Wednesday, Nov 4th, 2026
Time: 3:30 PM

Location:
Franklin Family Division
36 Lake Street, St. Albans, VT 05478

Room

Franklin Family/Criminal Courtroom #4

Location Contact Information:
p. 802-524-7997

Judicial Assignments

Judge Peterson, Magistrate Barry
OCS Petitioner: Office of Child Support North Region
Attorney: James C. Shea
Plaintiff: Samantha Welch
Defendant: Jeffrey S. Chalmers

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