Cap. 16 Art. 131Child subject to parental authority.

(1) A child shall be subject to the authority of his parents for all effects as by law established.

(2) Saving those cases established by law, this authority is exercised by the common accord of both parents. After the death of one parent, it is exercised by the surviving parent.

(3) In case of disagreement between the parents on matters of particular importance, either parent may apply to such court as may be prescribed by or under any law in force from time to time indicating those directions which he or she considers appropriate in the circumstances.

(4) The court, after hearing the parents and the child if the latter has reached the age of fourteen years, shall make those suggestions which it deems best in the interest of the child and the unity of the family. If the disagreement between the parents persists, the court shall authorise the parent whom it considers more suitable to protect the interest of the child in the particular case, to decide upon the issue, saving the provisions of article 149.

(5) In the case of an imminent danger of serious prejudice to the child either parent may take such measures which are urgent and cannot be postponed.

(6) With regard to third parties in good faith, each of the spouses shall be deemed to act with the consent of the other where he or she performs an act relative to parental authority relative to the person of the child.