Guam § 4309 - Decree.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 4309 — Decree., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4309. Decree.
Every order of the court terminating the parent-child
relationship or transferring legal custody or guardianship of the
person of the child or providing for protective supervision of the
child shall be in writing and shall recite the findings upon which
such order is based. Such order shall be conclusive and binding on
all persons from the date of entry.
(a) If the court finds grounds for the termination of the
parent-child relationship it shall terminate such relationship and:
(1) appoint an individual as guardian of the child's
person; or
(2) appoint an individual as guardian of the child's
person and vest legal custody in another individual or in the
Division; or
(3) where it is alleged in the petition that the termination
is in contemplation of adoption, appoint an official of the
Division as guardian of the child's person and vest legal
custody in such agency.
The court shall also make an order fixing responsibility for
the child’s support. The parent-child relationship may be
terminated with respect to one parent without affecting the
relationship between the child and the other parent.
(b) Where the court does not order termination of the parent-
child relationship, it shall dismiss the petition; provided, however,
that where the court finds that the best interest of the child requires
substitution or supplementation of parental care and supervision,
it shall make an order placing the child under protective
supervision, or vesting temporary legal custody in the Division
and fixing responsibility for temporary child support, and shall
certify the case to an appropriate court for such further action as
may be necessary.
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 4309
What does Guam Code Annotated § 4309 cover?
Section 4309 ("Decree.") 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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