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 Guam Code Ann. § § 3114 and 3115, shall be adhered to upon receipt of copy of adop- tion decree.

SOURCE: CC § 221.13 enacted by P.L. 13-133:1 (Feb. 3, 1976).

COL 6/21/2023

19 Guam Code Ann. PERSONAL RELATIONS
CH. 4 PARENT AND CHILD

2022 NOTE: Reference to “”Territory”” removed pursuant to 1 Guam Code Ann. § 420.

NOTE: Reference to procedures changed by Compiler to reflect GCA
numbering system.