Assistance

Please note in particular our information under:

  • Performance specification

    If the parents of a child are not married to each other, paternity must be acknowledged. If the father refuses, a guardianship can be set up for the child concerned at the youth welfare office. The guardian informs and advises on the steps to be taken. He or she endeavours to have paternity acknowledged and represents the child in court proceedings in order to enforce his or her rights appropriately. The guardianship is a free service offered by the youth welfare office.
    A guardianship can also be set up for the assertion of child maintenance. You can find information on this below:

  • Which documents are required?

    • Birth certificate of the child
    • Details of the father of the child

  • What deadlines do I have to observe?

    Special information for - District of Waldeck-Frankenberg

    Upon receipt of the application, the youth welfare office immediately becomes the child's guardian. The guardianship ends as soon as the applicant requests this in writing, when he or she reaches the age of majority or when the prerequisites for the establishment of a guardianship cease to apply.

  • Legal basis

    Special information for - District of Waldeck-Frankenberg
    • § 1712 ff. German Civil Code (BGB) (assistance in establishing paternity and/or asserting maintenance claims)
    • § Section 56 Social Code (SGB) - Book Eight (VIII)

Who do I need to contact?

The youth welfare office of your district or city.

Responsible departments

Responsible staff