Legislation

Section 5 – Appointment of guardians

Introduction

This section provides for the appointment of guardians for children. The appointment can either be made by a court or it can take effect in the event of the death of a parent or other person with parental responsibility for a child. Section 5 superseded the previous law on the appointment of guardians for children: […]

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