Order of parental custody in case of endangerment of the child's welfare
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Partnerschaft und Familie
Procedure
- The proceedings are initiated by the family court ex officio, in particular on the basis of suggestions by the youth welfare office, which in turn acts on the basis of reports from neighbors, educators, teachers or relatives, for example. The family court will investigate the facts of the case and, among other things, hear the parties involved and, if necessary, conduct further investigations, such as obtaining an expert opinion.
- As a rule, the court appoints a so-called procedural counsel. This ensures that the needs of the child are safeguarded during the proceedings and that the child does not become a mere object of the proceedings.
