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Terms Used In 19 Guam Code Ann. § 4302

  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
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19 Guam Code Ann. PERSONAL RELATIONS
CH. 4 PARENT AND CHILD

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.

SOURCE: CC § 231.2 enacted by P.L. 13-133:2 (Feb. 3, 1976).