Guam § 35615 - Jurisdiction to Modify Child-Support Order of Foreign
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 35615 — Jurisdiction to Modify Child-Support Order of Foreign, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 35615. Jurisdiction to Modify Child-Support Order of Foreign
Country.
(a) Except as otherwise provided in § 35711, if a foreign country
lacks or refuses to exercise jurisdiction to modify its child-support order
pursuant to its laws, a tribunal of this state may assume jurisdiction to
modify the child-support order and bind all individuals subject to the
personal jurisdiction of the tribunal, whether the consent to modification
of a child-support order otherwise required of the individual pursuant to
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 35615
What does Guam Code Annotated § 35615 cover?
Section 35615 ("Jurisdiction to Modify Child-Support Order of Foreign") 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 § 35615?
A common citation format is "Guam Code Annotated § 35615" (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 § 35615 apply to my situation?
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