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Court order in case of endangerment of the child's property

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If you become aware that a child's assets are at risk, especially from his or her parents or a parent, report this to the family court at the district court.

		    


                					    

						    

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The Family Court may issue orders when a child's property is at risk and the custodial parents are unwilling or unable to avert the risk.       

     The family court's order may include, for example, the following (list is not exhaustive):       


  • Filing of an inventory of the child's property by the parents
  • Accounting for the management of the assets
  • Withdrawal of the child's money only with the permission of the family court
  • Withdrawal of property custody (in whole or in part)

     If parts of the property custody are withdrawn, a guardian is appointed for the areas.

								    

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If a child's assets are endangered and the custodial parents or one parent are not willing or able to put a stop to the danger, the family court can issue orders. This is the case, for example, if money belonging to the child has been embezzled.       

     The proceedings can be initiated at the request of a parent (no special form is required) or ex officio, in particular through reports by the youth welfare office or also reports from neighbors, educators or relatives.