The guardian’s task
A German family court establishes guardianship when parents cannot or may not exercise parental responsibility. The guardian assumes legal responsibility within the court-defined scope under sections 1773 et seq. BGB.
- Regular personal contact with the child or young person
- Representation before authorities, schools, medical services and other institutions
- Decisions about residence, health, education, benefits and assets within the mandate
- Participation of the young person according to age, maturity and development
- Documentation, reporting and accountability to the family court
My professional approach
Guardianship is not administration from a distance. It requires a personal relationship, clear responsibility, accessibility and reasoned decisions. The child is a rights-holder and active participant, not the object of a measure.
Enquiries and capacity
I assess enquiries from courts and youth welfare services against the mandate, urgency, location and actual capacity. A case is accepted only after formal court appointment.
