Guam § 4302 - Definitions.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 4302 — Definitions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4302. Definitions.
When used in this Article, unless the text otherwise requires:
(a) The words and terms court, child, division, legal
custody, guardianship of the person, guardian ad litem,
parent, parent-child relationship, residual parental rights
and responsibilities and protective supervision shall have the
same meaning as in Article 2 of this Chapter.
(b) Neglected used with respect to a child refers to a
situation in which the child lacks proper parental care
necessary for his health, morals and well-being.
(c) Parties includes the child and the petitioners.
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