Do you have sole custody of your child and need a certificate confirming this? Learn more about the process, costs, duration, and required documents here.
If you have problems or conflicts in the exercise of parental responsibility or visitation rights, parenting and family counseling centers offer you support and advice.
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.
Custody of a child may be held by one parent alone or by both parents jointly. Upon application, the family court may order joint parental custody or, if joint parental custody already exists, transfer it or part of it to one parent.
Succession can also be regulated by drawing up an inheritance contract. This is particularly interesting for unmarried couples, as they cannot inherit according to the statutory succession or draw up a joint will.
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.
Are the parents or guardian of a child unable to make a certain decision? If you are caring for a child as a foster parent, you can propose that you be appointed as a supplementary guardian.
Do you want to be legally authorized to represent your foster child in all matters? Here you can find out how guardianship of the child in your care can be transferred to you.
Would you like to receive advice on powers of attorney, advance healthcare directives, and living wills? You can also find general information on legal guardianship here.
