In Bad Liebenzell we expect about approx. 4 months processing time for Apply for a custody order – responsible: Familiengericht Bad Liebenzell (Amtsgericht Calw) (zuständig für Bad Liebenzell).
Quick answer
Documents you need
Identification card or passport · Form / Application
Costs
Kostenlos
approx. 4 months in Bad Liebenzell
If you apply for Apply for a custody order in Bad Liebenzell, expect about approx. 4 months. Complete documents on first submission are the biggest time factor.
Official: max. approx. 3 months
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.
File a petition with the family court
In writing, with legal assistance if necessary.
Hearing and Decision
The court hears testimony from the parents, the child (once they reach a certain age), and the child welfare agency.
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
Success rate
approx. 55.0 % (estimate)
Read the decision carefully: often submitting missing documents or reapplying helps more than an objection.
Free.
Typically about 120 business days—depending on the agency and its workload.
Responsible authority
Regional specifics
Arrangements for visitation rather than custody