Decree. — Guam Code § 4213
Guam Code § 4213 — Decree.. Reproduced from the official Guam Code Annotated, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 4213. Decree.
If after the hearing and consideration of the report required
by § 4210, the court is satisfied that the requirements of this
Article have been met and that the adoption is in the best interests
of the child, the court shall make an order granting the adoption.
The order may change the name of the child to that of the petition-
er. The order of the court shall be in writing and shall recite the
findings upon which such order is based. Such order shall be
conclusive and binding on all persons from the date of entry. The
clerk of the court shall mail a copy of every adoption decree to the
Office of Vital Statistics. The procedures specified in 10 GCA § §
3114 and 3115, shall be adhered to upon receipt of copy of adop-
tion decree.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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- Citation: Guam Code Annotated § 4213
- Jurisdiction: Guam
- Code: Guam Code Annotated
- Subject: Decree.
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