Apply for guardianship
Appointment of a guardian by the family court for a minor child without parents who have custody.
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Damit wir Apply for guardianship mit dem zuständigen Familiengericht in Ihrer Stadt anzeigen können.
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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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Motion/Petition to the Family Court
For example, by family members or child welfare services.
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Suitability Assessment
Hearing of the proposed individual and, if applicable, the child.
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Appointment by resolution
The guardian represents the child in all matters.
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Individuals who wish to serve as guardians for a child, as well as child welfare agencies in cases involving children without parents.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 3 months
Success rate
approx. 75.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •The suitability of the proposed candidate has not been sufficiently demonstrated
- •Unterlagen nicht vollständig – vor Abgabe Checkliste prüfen
Common reasons for rejection
- •The proposed person is not suitable for guardianship
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 Vormundschaft beantragen?▼
In der Regel ca. 90 Werktage – je nach Behörde und Auslastung.
Freshness & source
- Maintenance
- Continuously reviewed & updated
- Source
- Familienportal des Bundes
- Data quality
- 100 %