Parental Custody

The right and duty to care for a child.

Parental custody covers both personal care and property care for a child. Married parents hold it jointly; unmarried parents can exercise it jointly by declaration or through the court. Parents with custody decide important matters together.

The relevant statutes

§ 1626 BGB§ 1671 BGB

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Related terms

Right of Contact
Child Support

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