How can I protect myself from unjustified endangerment of the child's welfare?
September 28, 2022 | 40,00 EUR | answered by Gerd Möller
Dear Lawyer,
My name is Max Tiefbach and I am reaching out to you with an urgent question regarding family law. I am very concerned about the well-being of my children and I am wondering how I can protect them from unjustifiable endangerment of their welfare.
The situation is as follows: My ex-partner and I have been separated for some time and we have shared children. Lately, I have noticed that my ex-partner seems to be attempting to jeopardize the well-being of our children, either to harm me or to pursue her own goals. For example, I have observed that our children are being neglected, not adequately cared for, or put in dangerous situations.
I am deeply worried about the welfare of my children and I want to ensure that they are protected. Therefore, I am wondering what legal steps I can take to safeguard my children from unjustifiable endangerment of their welfare. Are there options for me to modify custody or change parental rights to place my children in safer hands?
I would greatly appreciate it if you could provide me with specific information and possible solutions to effectively protect my children. Thank you in advance for your assistance.
Sincerely,
Max Tiefbach
Dear Mr. Tiefbach,
Thank you for your inquiry regarding the protection of your children from unauthorized endangerment of child welfare. It is understandable that you are very concerned about the well-being of your children and want to ensure that they are in safe hands.
First and foremost, it is important to know that child welfare is of utmost priority in German family law. If you believe that your ex-partner is endangering the welfare of your children, you should take action to protect them.
In cases of endangerment of child welfare, various legal steps can be taken. One option is to inform the youth welfare office about the situation. The youth welfare office is responsible for protecting child welfare and can take measures to protect the children in cases of endangerment. The youth welfare office can offer family assistance, assess endangerment of child welfare, or even involve the family court in emergency situations.
If you believe that your children are in immediate danger, you can also file for an interim order with the family court. In this application, you can explain why you believe that immediate action is necessary to protect the child's welfare. The court will then assess whether there is endangerment and order appropriate measures.
Furthermore, it is possible to change the right of determination of residence or custody if it is necessary for the well-being of the children. You can file an application with the family court and explain your reasons for the change. The court will then decide whether a change in the right of determination of residence or custody is necessary to protect the children.
It is important that you do not stay alone in this difficult situation and seek professional help. An experienced family law attorney can support you in enforcing your rights and help you choose the right legal steps.
I hope this information helps you and wish you strength and perseverance during this challenging time.
Sincerely,
Gerd Möller
Family Law Attorney
