If you have decided not to accept an inheritance, you must expressly renounce the inheritance. The declaration of renunciation must be made either in person at an appointment before the probate court or before a notary.
With a custody order - a so-called last will and testament - parents or single parents can regulate in advance who should represent their minor children after their death.
An order on account of death, for example a will, is placed in special official custody at the local court during your lifetime. The custody data is transmitted electronically to the Central Register of Wills by the local court or notary and registered there.
Are you and the other parent at odds over child support payments for your child? Here you can find out how to have the amount of child support determined in court proceedings.
If you, as a guardian, want to carry out certain legal, financial and commercial transactions for your ward (person under guardianship), you must first obtain permission from the family court.
Have you taken in a young person as part of your full-time care and, due to unchanged circumstances in the family of origin, do you want them to live with you permanently? Here you can find out where and how you can get professional advice and support.
Do you want to use a public sports hall or sports field for training, competitions, or an event? Here you will find information on how to allocate and apply for usage times.
If you have been sentenced to evacuate your apartment and the eviction is imminent (an eviction date has been set by the bailiff), you can apply for eviction protection no later than 2 weeks before the eviction date.
For example, if you would like to apply for a certificate of inheritance or make a will, please contact the probate court at the responsible district court.
If you are the sole heir, you often need a certificate of inheritance as proof of your inheritance rights. You can have this limited to the estate in Germany if the estate objects are located both in Germany and abroad.
A mailbox is available outside of the joint acceptance point's opening hours (Mon-Fri 6:15 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.). This is located at one of the doors at the main entrance to the civil justice building and is only intended for mail to the Hamburg ...
If the child's welfare is at risk, the family court can order various measures to protect the child. This can go so far that the parents are deprived of custody or part of it.
Are you and the other parent in agreement regarding child support payments for your child? Find out here how to determine the amount of support using a simplified procedure.
If you learn that a child's assets are at risk, especially from his or her parents or one of his or her parents, report this to the family court. The family court can order various measures to protect the child's assets.
Here you can reach the staff for HR administration and contact persons for all questions relating to recruitment and training for the legal traineeship.
When important decisions affecting a child's life are at stake, the court appoints someone to represent the child's interests. Here you can find further information on appointing a guardian ad litem.
Do you want to defend yourself against enforcement measures or file court applications in enforcement proceedings? Find out here how you can receive financial support.
The Matrimonial Property Register was abolished by the Act Abolishing the Matrimonial Property Register and Amending the COVID-19 Insolvency Suspension Act of October 31, 2022, with effect from January 1, 2023. No more entries can be made in the ...
