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Prerequisites

A guardianship is not a service that is actually applied for. It is established when the local court becomes aware that a guardianship is necessary.

This may be the case, among other things, if

• parents with custody point out that they are overwhelmed by a situation,
• an authority indicates that guardianship appears necessary,
• it is determined in court proceedings that guardianship must be established.

A carer is appointed if the child is under parental care or guardianship, but the parents or guardian are or are prevented from taking care of certain matters for factual or legal reasons.

Documents required

Please note

Legal advice is not available at the district court. Please contact the persons authorized to provide legal advice. These are lawyers or notaries.
The Public Legal Advice Service (ÖRA) offers low-cost legal advice for people with low incomes.

Deadlines

There are no deadlines to be observed.

Procedure

• The local court will appoint a suitable person as additional guardian by order if it becomes known that guardianship is necessary.
• The local court decides who will be given responsibility for the guardianship.
• The certificate of appointment defines the area of responsibility of the supplementary guardian.

Processing time

The appointment of an additional guardian will take place promptly.

Fees

The decision on supplementary guardianship will determine who will bear the costs of the proceedings and the guardianship. The decision depends on the reason for and content of the supplementary guardianship.


If the parties consider legal representation to be necessary, the costs of this representation must of course be borne. If necessary, it is possible to apply for legal aid.

Legal remedies

Complaint

Legal basis