Apply for a custody order
Application to the family court for the transfer, restriction, or termination of parental custody.
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Quick answer
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Documents you need
Personalausweis oder Reisepass · Formular / Antrag
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Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
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How to do it
In person or by post at the office
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Costs
Kostenlos
How to proceed
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Counseling at the Department of Children and Family Services
Seeking voluntary legal advice can make the process easier and is often expected by the court.
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File a petition with the family court
In writing, with legal assistance if necessary.
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Hearing and Decision
The court hears testimony from the parents, the child (once they reach a certain age), and the child welfare agency.
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Parents who wish to establish joint or sole custody, as well as child welfare agencies in cases where a child’s well-being is at risk.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 4 months
Success rate
approx. 55.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •Application submitted to the Youth Welfare Office without prior consultation
- •No statement regarding the child's best interests is included
Common reasons for rejection
- •The best interests of the child argue against the proposed arrangement
- •Failure to consult the other parent or child
Alternatives
- Check related services in the application assistant
- Use social counselling before applying
If rejected
Read the decision carefully: often submitting missing documents or reapplying helps more than an objection.
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Questions & Answers
Wie lange dauert Sorgerechtsverfügung beantragen?▼
In der Regel ca. 120 Werktage – je nach Behörde und Auslastung.
Freshness & source
- Maintenance
- Continuously reviewed & updated
- Source
- Familienportal des Bundes
- Data quality
- 100 %