Guam § 4215 - Withdrawal or Denial of Petition.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 4215 — Withdrawal or Denial of Petition., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4215. Withdrawal or Denial of Petition.
(a) In any case in which the petition is withdrawn or denied
the court shall order the removal of the child from the proposed
adoptive home if the court finds that such removal is in the child’s
best interest. If such removal is ordered, the court shall vest
temporary legal custody of the child in the Division with power to
remove the child and to plan for the child’s welfare and the court
shall fix responsibility for temporary child support, provided,
however, that where the parent-child relationship has been
terminated by judicial decree, the Division or individual granted
legal custody of the child by such decree shall, unless the court
otherwise orders, continue to act in such capacity, and such
individual or the Division shall be similarly empowered to remove
the child from the proposed adoptive home. The court shall in
addition certify the case to an appropriate court for such further
action as may be necessary.
(b) In any cases in which the petition is withdrawn or denied
and the court does not order the removal of the child, the court
shall certify the case for such further action as may be necessary.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 4215
What does Guam Code Annotated § 4215 cover?
Section 4215 ("Withdrawal or Denial of Petition.") 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 § 4215?
A common citation format is "Guam Code Annotated § 4215" (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 § 4215 apply to my situation?
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