District of Columbia Statutes
§ 21-101 — Natural guardians of the person.
District of Columbia § 21-101
JurisdictionDistrict of Columbia
Title 21Fiduciary Relations and Persons with Mental Illness. [Enacted title]
Ch. 1Guardianship of Infants.
Subch. IAppointment of Guardian; Bond.
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D.C. Code § 21-101 (2026).
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(a)The father and mother are the natural guardians of the person of their minor children. When either dies or is incapable of acting, the natural guardianship of the person devolves upon the other.
(b)This section does not affect the power of a court of competent jurisdiction to appoint another person guardian of the children when it appears to the court that the welfare of the children requires it.
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Legislative History
Sept. 14, 1965, 79 Stat. 737, Pub. L. 89-183, § 1
Nearby Sections
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§ 21-101
Natural guardians of the person.§ 21-106
Guardian of estate.§ 21-108
Selection of guardian by infant.§ 21-109
Spouse as guardian of estate.§ 21-1101
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