Right to Determine Residence
The right to decide the child's place of residence.
The right to determine residence is part of parental care and sets where the child lives. Under joint care, the parents decide together. In a dispute, such as over moving away with the child, the court can transfer the right to one parent.
The relevant statutes
§ 1631 BGB
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