Appointment of a guardian by the family court for a minor child without parents who have custody.
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Quick answer
Documents you need
Identification card or passport · Form / Application
Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
How to do it
In person or by post at the office
Costs
Kostenlos
Motion/Petition to the Family Court
For example, by family members or child welfare services.
Suitability Assessment
Hearing of the proposed individual and, if applicable, the child.
Appointment by resolution
The guardian represents the child in all matters.
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
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)
Read the decision carefully: often submitting missing documents or reapplying helps more than an objection.
Free.
Typically about 90 business days—depending on the agency and its workload.