Guam § 34137 - Maximum Amount Assignable.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 34137 — Maximum Amount Assignable., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 34137. Maximum Amount Assignable.
(a) Whenever the Superior Court orders a wage assignment under this Title, the maximum amount it
may order assigned for spousal and child support taken together is sixty percent (60%) of the obligor’s
disposable earnings. However, if the obligor is also supporting either a spouse or dependent child who is
not the subject of a support order, the Superior Court may order that up to fifty percent (50%) of the
obligor’s disposable earnings be assigned.
(b) If the obligor is liable for arrearages, the Superior Court still may not order him to pay more than
the maximum amount allowed by this Section.
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 34137
What does Guam Code Annotated § 34137 cover?
Section 34137 ("Maximum Amount Assignable.") 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 § 34137?
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Is this the official text of Guam law?
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