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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.



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