Guam § 35705 - Direct Request.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 35705 — Direct Request., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 35705. Direct Request.
(a) A petitioner may file a direct request seeking establishment or
modification of a support order or determination of parentage of a child.
In the proceeding, the law of this state applies.
(b) A petitioner may file a direct request seeking recognition and
enforcement of a support order or support agreement. In the proceeding,
§§ 35706 through 35713 apply.
(c) In a direct request for recognition and enforcement of a
Convention support order or foreign support agreement:
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(1) a security, bond, or deposit is not required to guarantee the
payment of costs and expenses; and
(2) an obligee or obligor that in the issuing country has
benefited from free legal assistance is entitled to benefit, at least to
the same extent, from any free legal assistance provided for by the
laws of this state under the same circumstances.
(d) A petitioner filing a direct request is not entitled to assistance
from the Child Support Enforcement Division.
(e) This Article does not prevent the application of laws of this state
that provide simplified, more expeditious rules regarding a direct request
for recognition and enforcement of a foreign support order or foreign
support agreement.
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 35705
What does Guam Code Annotated § 35705 cover?
Section 35705 ("Direct Request.") 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 § 35705?
A common citation format is "Guam Code Annotated § 35705" (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?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Guam official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Guam attorney.
How does Guam § 35705 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Guam can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
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