Guam § 4214 - Same: Effect.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 4214 — Same: Effect., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4214. Same: Effect.
(a) Upon entry of the decree of adoption, the relationship of
parent and child and all the legal rights, privileges, duties,
obligations and other legal consequences of the natural
relationship of child and parent shall thereafter exist between the
adopted child and the adoptive parents the same as though the
child were born to the adoptive parents in lawful wedlock. The
adopted child shall be entitled to inherit real and personal property
from and through the adoptive parents and the adoptive parents
shall be entitled to inherit real and personal property from and
through the adopted child the same as though the child were born
to the adoptive parents in lawful wedlock.
(b) Upon entry of the decree of adoption, the relationship of
parent and child between the adopted child and the persons who
were his parents just prior to the decree of adoption shall be
completely severed and all the legal rights, privileges, duties,
obligations and other legal consequences of the relationship shall
cease to exist, including the right of inheritance, except that where
the adoption is by the spouse of the child’s parent, the relationship
of the child to such parent shall remain unchanged by the decree
of adoption.
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 4214
What does Guam Code Annotated § 4214 cover?
Section 4214 ("Same: Effect.") 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 § 4214?
A common citation format is "Guam Code Annotated § 4214" (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 § 4214 apply to my situation?
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