Family and child welfare

As a parent, what do I need to take care of in good time? What rights and obligations do I have in relation to my foster, adopted or biological child?

• Adoption
  • General information about adoption
  • Types of adoption
  • Stepchild adoption
  • Adoption process
  • Rights and duties after adoption
  • Adoption abroad
  • Adoption of an adult
  • Search for the birth parents
  • Admission of a foster child
  • Anonymous birth
  • Advice centers and further information
• Single parenthood
  • General information on single parenthood
  • Child support
  • Childcare
  • Parental leave and part-time parental leave (→ USP)
  • Maternity allowance
  • Family allowance
  • Childcare allowance
  • Other allowances and support for parents
  • Further information and addresses for single parents
• Youth rights
  • Basic information
  • Free time
  • Penalties for violations of youth protection regulations
  • Addiction and law
  • Social issues
  • Conclusion of contracts
  • Finance
  • Work
• Custody
  • Custody of both parents
  • Sole custody of one parent
  • Contact rights ("visitation rights")
  • Cooperation and duties of a stepparent
  • Family court assistance
  • Cross-border custody disputes in the EU
• Online services on family and partnerships
• Pocket money