§ 19-9-2 - Right of surviving parent to custody of child; discretion of judge - Georgia Statutes

O.C.G.A. 19-9-2 (2010)
19-9-2. Right of surviving parent to custody of child; discretion of judge

Upon the death of either parent, the survivor is entitled to custody of the child; provided, however, that the judge, upon petition, may exercise discretion as to the custody of the child, looking solely to the child's best interest and welfare.