Guam § 34121 - Vacation or Modification of Orders.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 34121 — Vacation or Modification of Orders., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 34121. Vacation or Modification of Orders.
The provisions of any order respecting maintenance or support may be modified only as to installments
accruing subsequent to the motion for modification and only upon a showing of a substantial and material
change of circumstances. Furthermore, any order directing payment of money for support or maintenance
of the spouse or the minor child or children shall not be suspended nor the execution of the order stayed
pending an appeal. The Superior Court of Guam shall have authority to modify any order, award,
stipulation, or agreement as to child support (whether or not merged or integrated into a decree of divorce
or separation) upon a showing of substantial and material change of circumstances. Inability to provide
support or need for increased support because of unreasonable obligations voluntarily incurred shall not
constitute a showing of substantial and material change of circumstances.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 34121
What does Guam Code Annotated § 34121 cover?
Section 34121 ("Vacation or Modification of Orders.") 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.
How do I cite Guam § 34121?
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Is this the official text of Guam law?
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