Guam § 2209 - Separation or Desertion: Liability for Support of Family.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 2209 — Separation or Desertion: Liability for Support of Family., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2209. Separation or Desertion: Liability for Support of Family.
(a) In any case of separation or desertion of a parent or parents from a child or children which results
in public assistance being granted to that family, the non-custodial parent or parents shall be liable to the
government of Guam for an amount equal to the following:
(1) The amount specified in an order for the support and maintenance of such family issued by a
court of competent jurisdiction; or in the absence of such court order, the amount specified in
Subsection (a)(2).
(2) The amount of support which would have been specified in an order for the support and
maintenance of the family during the period of separation or desertion , provided that any such amount
in excess of the public assistance paid to the family shall be disbursed to the family.
(3) The obligation shall be reduced by any amount actually paid by the non-custodial parent
directly to the custodian of the child or to a government agency during the period of separation or
desertion for the support and maintenance of the family.
(b) The amount of the obligation established under Subsection (a)(2) shall be determined by using the
appropriate Child Support Guidelines currently in effect.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 2209
What does Guam Code Annotated § 2209 cover?
Section 2209 ("Separation or Desertion: Liability for Support of Family.") is part of the Guam Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Guam. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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