Custody, maintenance, rights of access
District social work provides information, counselling and support for separation, divorce and contact arrangements for children and young people.
Description
District social work provides information, counselling and support for
- Partner, marriage and family issues and conflicts
- Separation, divorce and custody arrangements
- Custody and contact issues for children and young people
- Participation in family court proceedings
- Arranging assistance in accordance with the Child and Youth Welfare Act, such as marriage, parenting and family counselling and educational assistance
- Initiation of protective measures for children, young people and adults in cases of violence, endangerment and neglect
Responsibility is based on the child's place of residence.
Legal basis
§§ 16.17,18 and 50 SGB VIII, § 162 FamFG, §§ 1687, 1684 ff. BGB