Hong Kong Ordinances

GUARDIANSHIP OF MINORS ORDINANCE - SECT 5

Rights of surviving parent as to guardianship

PART III

APPOINTMENT, REMOVAL AND POWERS OF GUARDIANS

On the death of a parent of a minor, the surviving parent, if any, shall,
subject to this Ordinance, be guardian of the minor either alone or jointly
with any guardian appointed by the deceased parent; and-

   (a)  where no guardian has been appointed by the deceased parent; or

   (b)  in the event of the death or refusal to act of the guardian or
        guardians appointed by the deceased parent, the court may, if it
        thinks fit, appoint a guardian to act jointly with the surviving
        parent. [cf. 1971 c. 3 s. 3 U.K.]