5 Guam Code Ann. § 34101
Terms Used In 5 Guam Code Ann. § 34101
- Dependent: A person dependent for support upon another.
- Remainder: An interest in property that takes effect in the future at a specified time or after the occurrence of some event, such as the death of a life tenant.
Self-Sufficiency Act of 1997.
(b) The Guam Legislature finds and declares that families that receive public assistance possess a sense of responsibility and accountability. The Guam Legislature further finds that a system of public assistance should:
(1) encourage recipients to achieve their full potential by becoming gainfully employed, rather than remaining dependent of public assistance;
(2) provide for the safety and protection of children; and
(3) provide a system of support for persons in need.
(c) This Chapter shall be liberally construed to meet these ends of this § 34101 and to ensure compliance with the Federal Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996.
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5 Guam Code Ann. GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
CH. 34 CHILD SUPPORT
(d) If any portion of this Chapter is declared invalid for any reason by any court of law, the remainder shall remain in effect.
SOURCE: Enacted by P.L. 18-017:1 (Oct. 5, 1985). Codified by Compiler. Repealed and reenacted by P.L. 24-129:2 (Feb. 16, 1998).