Apply for a custody order in Rems-Murr-Kreis is handled by Familiengericht Rems-Murr-Kreis; in the region it currently takes about approx. 4 months.
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Documents you need
Identification card or passport · Form / Application
Costs
Kostenlos
approx. 4 months in Rems-Murr-Kreis
If you apply for Apply for a custody order in Rems-Murr-Kreis, 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.