Guam § 35211 - Continuing, Exclusive Jurisdiction to Modify Spousal-
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 35211 — Continuing, Exclusive Jurisdiction to Modify Spousal-, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 35211. Continuing, Exclusive Jurisdiction to Modify Spousal-
Support Order.
(a) A tribunal of this state issuing a spousal-support order
consistent with the law of this state has continuing, exclusive jurisdiction
to modify the spousal-support order throughout the existence of the
support obligation.
(b) A tribunal of this state may not modify a spousal-support order
issued by a tribunal of another state or a foreign country having
continuing, exclusive jurisdiction over that order under the law of that
state or foreign country.
(c) A tribunal of this state that has continuing, exclusive
jurisdiction over a spousal-support order may serve as:
(1) an initiating tribunal to request a tribunal of another state to
enforce the spousal-support order issued in this state; or
(2) a responding tribunal to enforce or modify its own spousal-
support order.
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Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 35211
What does Guam Code Annotated § 35211 cover?
Section 35211 ("Continuing, Exclusive Jurisdiction to Modify Spousal-") 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 § 35211?
A common citation format is "Guam Code Annotated § 35211" (Guam). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Guam law?
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How does Guam § 35211 apply to my situation?
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