Guam Divorce
: GN 00305.165 - Summary of State Laws on Divorce and Remarriage - 05/10/2001
Effective 3/1/79, there are no restrictions against remarriage following a divorce decree. A divorce decree is now final for all purposes when it is entered. This rule is subject to two exceptions: (1) If it has been contested in the divorce proceedings that the marriage is irretrievably broken (effective 3/1/79, this is the single ground for divorce), neither party may remarry before the time for appeal has expired. The appeal period is ninety days following entry of the decree. If the divorce proceeding is uncontested as to the grounds for divorce, either party may remarry before the time for appeal has expired. (2) If either party appeals the divorce decree on the ground that the other party is not entitled to a divorce, neither party may remarry pending disposition of the appeal. Unless there is evidence in file to the contrary, assume that neither of the exceptions applies and that both parties were free to marry before the expiration of the appeal period. A remarriage entered int ... [Read More]
N C H S - Surveys and Data Collection Systems - National Vital Statistics System
provides an overview and history of the data system. For details, see related pages on specific vital events or related programs. Copies of birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates may be obtained directly from the States; see ... . In the United States, legal authority for the registration of these events resides individually with the 50 States, 2 cities (Washington, DC, and New York City), and 5 territories (Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands). These jurisdictions are responsible for maintaining registries of vital events and for issuing copies of birth, marriage, divorce, and death certificates. ... [Read More]
Davis v. Davis, Case No. 20000433-CA, 2001 UT App 225, Filed July 19, 2001
¶4 In August 1996, Fatherfiled his own complaint for divorce. In his complaint, Father asked thatcustody of K.D. be awarded to the Thornocks. Father and Mother agreed tothe terms of divorce in a written stipulation signed by both parties. Inthe stipulation, both parties agreed that custody of K.D. should be awardedto the Thornocks. Based on the parties' stipulation, the trial court issueda finding of fact stating, "The Court finds that the minor child is presentlyin the custody of [the Thornocks,] who are the maternal grandparents ofthe minor child. The Court finds that custody of the minor child shouldbe awarded to [the Thornocks]." On March 4, 1997, the trial court entereda final Decree of Divorce awarding custody of K.D. to the Thornocks andvisitation rights to Father. Because the stipulation resolved the custodyissue, the trial court did not enter findings of fact regarding Father'sor Mother's parental presumption or the best interests of K.D. K.D. haslived with the Thornock ... [Read More]
Documentation of U.S. Citizens Born Abroad
In certain cases, it may be necessary to submit additional documents, including affidavits of paternity and support, divorce decrees from prior marriages, or medical reports of blood compatibility. All evidentiary documents should be certified as true copies of the originals by the registrar of the office wherein each document was issued. A service fee of $65 is prescribed under the provisions of Title 22 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Section 22.1, item 9, for a Consular Report of Birth. ... [Read More]
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