Legal Lexicon

Jugendamt

Guardianship for Unknown Parties

Guardianship offers legal protection for those in need of assistance when decisions must be made on behalf of others. Learn more about its purpose and significance in our article!

Official Guardianship

Official guardianship regulates temporary legal representation in the absence of another form of care. Learn more about rights and duties in the legal glossary!

Neglect of Dependents

Neglect of dependents means the omission of necessary care. Learn more about causes, consequences & legal aspects here!

Falsely Attributing Parentage

Falsely attributing parentage means wrongfully attributing a child to someone. Learn more about the background and consequences in the lexicon!

Official Guardian

An official guardian assumes legal representation for minors without parents. Learn more about the duties and rights in the detailed encyclopedia article!

Maintenance Allowance

The maintenance allowance provides financial support to single parents when the other parent does not pay child support. Learn more in the detailed article!