Guam § 39205 - Notice; Opportunity to Be Heard; Joinder.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 39205 — Notice; Opportunity to Be Heard; Joinder., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 39205. Notice; Opportunity to Be Heard; Joinder.
(a) Before a child-custody determination is made under this Act, notice
and an opportunity to be heard in accordance with the standards of § 108
must be given to all persons entitled to notice under the laws of Guam as in
child-custody proceedings between residents of Guam, any parent whose
parental rights have not been previously terminated, and any person having
physical custody of the child.
(b) This Act does not govern the enforceability of a child-custody
determination made without notice or an opportunity to be heard.
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(c) The obligation to join a party and the right to intervene as a party in
a child-custody proceeding under this Act are governed by the laws of Guam
as in child-custody proceedings between residents of Guam.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 39205
What does Guam Code Annotated § 39205 cover?
Section 39205 ("Notice; Opportunity to Be Heard; Joinder.") 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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