Geoffrey Merkle vs. Jeanine Merkle

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Case Hearing Information

Date: Monday, Jul 27th, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM

Location:
Rutland Family Division
9 Merchants Row, Rutland, VT 05701

Room

Family Case Manager Conference Room

Location Contact Information:
p. 802-786-5856

Judicial Assignments

Judge Brooks, Jennifer
Defendant: Jeanine Squires
Attorney: Elijah Bergman
OCS Intervenor: Office of Child Support Southwest Region
Attorney: Sarah Reed
Plaintiff: Geoffrey Merkle

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Geoffrey Merkle vs. Jeanine Merkle

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