§ 21-107. Preferences in appointment of guardian of estate.

Current through October 23, 2012

In appointing a guardian of the estate of an infant, unless said infant be over 14 years of age as hereinafter directed in section 21-108, the court shall give preference to --

(1) the parents, or either of them, if living; or

(2) the spouse if the infant is married to a person 18 years of age or older --

when in the judgment of the court the parent or spouse is a suitable person to have the management of the infant's estate.

                
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(Sept. 14, 1965, 79 Stat. 738, Pub. L. 89-183, § 1; Oct. 1, 1976, D.C. Law 1-87, § 28, 23 DCR 2544.)

HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 21-107.

1973 Ed., § 21-107.

Legislative History of Laws

For legislative history of D.C. Law 1-87, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 21-102.