GUARDIANSHIP OF INFANTS ACT 1916 - SECT 13
Rights of surviving parent as to guardianship
GUARDIANSHIP OF INFANTS ACT 1916 - SECT 13
Rights of surviving parent as to guardianship
13 Rights of surviving parent as to guardianship
(1) On the death of a parent of a minor (the
"deceased parent" ), a surviving parent of the minor is, subject to the
provisions of this Act, to be a guardian of the minor, either alone or jointly
with any guardian appointed by the deceased parent.
(2) Where no guardian has
been appointed by the deceased parent, or if the guardian or guardians
appointed by the deceased parent is or are dead or refuses or refuse to act,
the court may, if it thinks fit, appoint a guardian to act jointly with the
surviving parent of the minor.