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. (1) the parents, or either of them, if living; or
2. (2) the spouse if the infant is married to a person 18 years of age or older —

History

Sept. 14, 1965, 79 Stat. 738, Pub. L. 89-183, § 1

Oct. 1, 1976, D.C. Law 1-87, § 28, 23 DCR 2544

Prior Codifications

1973 Ed., § 21-107.

1981 Ed., § 21-107.