Guam § 4123 - Wife Living Separate; Minor Children.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 4123 — Wife Living Separate; Minor Children., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4123. Wife Living Separate; Minor Children.
When a husband and wife live in a state of separation without
being divorced, any court of competent jurisdiction, upon applica-
tion of either if an inhabitant of Guam, may inquire into the
custody of any unmarried minor child of the marriage and may
award the custody of such child to either, for such time and under
such regulations as the case may require. The decision of the court
must be guided by the rules prescribed in § 9108 of this Title.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 4123
What does Guam Code Annotated § 4123 cover?
Section 4123 ("Wife Living Separate; Minor Children.") 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 § 4123?
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Is this the official text of Guam law?
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