Following the termination of his or her parents’ marriage, a child over the age of 15 has the right to choose either the father or mother as custodian”. A child without parents may choose one of the relatives cited in Article 171, provided that his or her interests are not jeopardised and that the legal tutor consents. In the absence of an agreement, the case shall be presented to the judge to settle the matter in the best interest of the minor. As Article 186 states: “The court takes into account the interest of the child in applying sections of this article.”