Melinda Somers v. Richard O'Connell, II

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Case Hearing Information

Date: Tuesday, Sep 15th, 2026
Time: 9:30 AM

Location:
Orange Family Division
5 Court Street, Chelsea, VT 05038

Room

Courtroom 2

Location Contact Information:
p. 802-685-4610

Judicial Assignments

Judge Valentine, Magistrate Brian
Plaintiff: Melinda M Somers
Defendant: Richard T. O'Connell
OCS Petitioner: Office of Child Support Central Region
Attorney: John P. Wirth

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