Samantha Thornton v. Chad Thornton

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Case Hearing Information

Date: Friday, Sep 11th, 2026
Time: 1:45 PM

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

Room

Family/Criminal Courtroom 3 - Second Floor

Location Contact Information:
p. 802-786-5856

Judicial Assignments

Judge Benard, Stephen P.
Plaintiff: Samantha Thornton
Attorney: Kevin M. Volz
Defendant: Chad A Thornton
Attorney: Eugene F. Rakow

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Samantha Thornton v. Chad Thornton

#26-DM-00370 / Domestic / Uncontested Dissolution Hearing

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