Counseling and assistance in questions of alimony

Procedure

Make an appointment with the relevant social center. The appointment can also take place at home if you wish.

A guardianship is established upon request. You can apply for guardianship in writing. The written application is informal and can be written by yourself or at the local youth welfare office.

Legal bases

• § 18 Absatz 1, 2 und 4 Sozialgesetzbuch achtes Buch (SGB VIII)
• §§ 1712-1717 Bürgerliches Gesetzbuch (BGB)

More information

The Youth Welfare Office also does the following:

• The Youth Welfare Office advises and assists you in asserting maintenance claims.
• The Youth Welfare Office notarizes: Paternity acknowledgments and consents, maintenance claims, declarations of custody for joint custody and maternity acknowledgments.
• The Youth Welfare Office issues certificates for unmarried mothers stating that there is no entry in the custody register and that the mother therefore has sole custody.
• Advice on joint custody and rights of access