Guam § 39210 - Appearance of Parties and Child.

§ 39210. Appearance of Parties and Child.

(a) In a child-custody proceeding in Guam, the court may order a party to

the proceeding who is in Guam to appear before the court in person with or

without the child. The court may order any person who is in Guam and who has

physical custody or control of the child to appear in person with the child.

(b) If a party to a child-custody proceeding whose presence is desired by

the court is outside Guam, the court may order that a notice given pursuant to

section108 include a statement directing the party to appear in person with or

without the child and informing the party that failure to appear may result in a

decision adverse to the party.

(c) The court may enter any orders necessary to ensure the safety of the

child and of any person ordered to appear under this section.

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(d) If a party to a child-custody proceeding who is outside Guam is

directed to appear under Subsection (b) or desires to appear personally before

the court with or without the child, the court may require another party to pay

reasonable and necessary travel and other expenses of the party so appearing

and of the child.

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