WE WERE ALL 12 ONCE

M.G. was 12 years old—a kid who loves drawing, playing bass guitar, and 
hanging out with friends—when M.G. was served with eviction papers by 
the sheriff.

M.G.'s "crime"? M.G.'s mother asked the landlord for minimum required 
fire safety equipment in their rental home.

The landlord and attorney responded by naming M.G. in an eviction lawsuit.

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THE IMPOSSIBLE CATCH-22

When M.G.'s mother tried to defend her child in court, she was told:

❌ Parents CANNOT represent their children (prohibited by law)
❌ Children must represent THEMSELVES (impossible for a minor)
❌ Or HIRE an attorney (financial barrier most families can't meet)
❌ Or WAIT until age 18 (justice delayed is justice denied)

This "pro se parent catch-22" leaves children completely unprotected.

Meanwhile, the civil court filing creates a PERMANENT PUBLIC RECORD that 
will follow M.G. throughout life—affecting housing, jobs, and opportunities.

Even if the case is dismissed. Even if the family wins. Forever.

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THIS IS HAPPENING NATIONWIDE

Attorneys across America exploit this legal loophole to coerce and 
intimidate families by targeting their children in what's called 
"weaponized eviction."

M.G.'s family has fought this practice all the way to a jury trial 
(October 27-28, 2025) and plans to appeal to the Vermont Supreme Court.

When M.G.'s mother filed a claim that targeting her child was abuse of 
process, the court dismissed it.

Now M.G. is speaking out: "Let them protest!"

M.G. wants to protect other children from experiencing this trauma.

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VERMONT CAN LEAD

Vermont has always led the nation on justice:
- First state to outlaw slavery (1777)
- First state to approve marriage equality (2009)  
- First to guarantee universal healthcare access (2011)

Now Vermont can lead again.

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WE ARE CALLING ON:

THE VERMONT SUPREME COURT:
Hear M.G.'s family's appeal and rule that targeting a child to coerce 
their parent constitutes abuse of process under Vermont law.

THE VERMONT LEGISLATURE:
Pass M.G.'s Law (Children's Civil Court Protection and Right to Counsel Act) to:

✓ Require judicial screening before children can be named as defendants
✓ Guarantee children's right to appointed counsel at state expense
✓ Protect children's records through automatic sealing and expungement
✓ Hold accountable attorneys who weaponize children in litigation
✓ Establish that targeting children is abuse of process per se

GOVERNOR PHIL SCOTT:
Champion and sign M.G.'s Law to protect Vermont's children.

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THE QUESTION BEFORE VERMONT

Is targeting a child to coerce their parent an abuse of legal process?

We believe the answer is YES.

We need your voice to show Vermont leaders that protecting children in 
civil court matters.

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THIS AFFECTS EVERYONE

If you or someone you love has ever:
- Asked a landlord for repairs
- Requested required safety equipment
- Stood up for tenant rights
- Been a parent trying to protect your child

You could be next.

This isn't about one family. This is about a broken system that allows 
children to be weaponized in civil court to silence their parents.

We can fix this. Together.

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Vermont has always led on justice.

We believe all children should be protected from weaponized civil court 
actions and be assured due process as guaranteed in Article 4 of 
Vermont's Constitution.

Sign this petition to tell Vermont leaders: Protect our children. 
Pass M.G.'s Law.

For M.G. For all Vermont children. For justice.

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Learn more: MGsLawVT.org
Trial: October 27-28, 2025 | Washington County Courthouse, Montpelier, VT
Contact: MGsLawVT@gmail.com