Appointment of guardian; custody as between parents

§ 16–2310. Appointment of guardian; custody as between parentsWhen in the course of a proceeding instituted pursuant to this subchapter it appears to the court that the welfare of a child will be promoted by the appointment of a relative or other suitable individual as guardian of its person, when the child is not committed to an institution or to the custody of an incorporated society, the court has jurisdiction to make the appointment either upon the application of the child or some relative or next friend or upon the court’s own. motion. The court may issue an order to show cause, which shall be served upon the parent or parents or custodian of the child in such manner and for such time prior to the hearing as the court deems reasonable. In a case arising pursuant to this subchapter, the court may also determine as between parents whether the father or the mother shall have the custody and control of the child.