Guam § 34152 - Guam State Disbursement Unit.
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§ 34152. Guam State Disbursement Unit.
The Child Support Enforcement Division [CSED] of the Office of the Attorney General is designated
as Guam’s State Disbursement Unit [SDU]. The SDU shall use automated procedures for the collection and
disbursement of child support payments.
(a) Guam’s SDU shall remit child support payments via electronic benefit transfer system or by
direct deposit to an account designated by a custodial parent or other obligee. If no account is
designated, the Deputy of the Child Support Enforcement Division, or the Deputy’s designee, shall
inform the SDU which method to use.
(b) Exceptions.
(1) Hardship. If payment by electronic means causes hardship, a custodial parent or obligee
may request a hardship exception to be approved by the Deputy of the Child Support Enforcement
Division or the Deputy’s designee. Such request must be in writing and include documentation
that supports the request. The Deputy will consider the individual’s needs and, if appropriate, will
inform SDU to make the requestor’s payments by paper check. The Deputy will review
exceptions periodically.
(2) Intra-Governmental Payments. Payments to the Department of Public Health and Social
Services will continue by paper check until electronic payments become a feasible option.
(3) Other Good Cause. Where payments on an account are so infrequent that electronic
means is impracticable, or other good cause exists, the Deputy of the Child Support Enforcement
Division or the Deputy’s designee, may direct the SDU to continue payment by paper check.
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 34152
What does Guam Code Annotated § 34152 cover?
Section 34152 ("Guam State Disbursement Unit.") 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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