SCOVT reverses probate court dismissal of adoption petition for lack of service on parents, holding service by publication is “personal service” within meaning of 15A V.S.A. § 3-403(a), based the former caption of V.R.C.P. 4(d).

    

1.    Procedure. “Personal Service” can include Service by Publication.  

      In re O.R.G., 2026 VT 6 [2/20/2026]