Guam § 3510 - Effect of Abandoning Child.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 3510 — Effect of Abandoning Child., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3510. Effect of Abandoning Child.
A parent who knowingly or wilfully abandons or having the ability
so to do, fails to maintain his minor child under fourteen (14) years of
age, forfeits all right to the guardianship of such child and a parent or
guardian who knowingly permits his child or ward to become an object
of charity for a period of six (6) months, abandons and forever forfeits all
right to the guardianship of the child.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 3510
What does Guam Code Annotated § 3510 cover?
Section 3510 ("Effect of Abandoning Child.") 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 § 3510?
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Is this the official text of Guam law?
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