Separation and divorce; counseling
Brief description
Mothers and fathers who have to care for a child or young person have a right to counseling in the event of separation or divorce.
Description
Counseling is intended to help build a partnership in the family, overcome conflicts in the family and create the conditions for the child or adolescent to assume parental responsibility in a way that is conducive to their well-being.
In the event of separation and divorce, the focus of counseling is on ensuring that the children affected by parental separation and divorce and their needs do not lose sight of their parents. Parents should be supported and empowered in shaping their responsible parenthood despite separation and divorce. The child or young person concerned must be appropriately involved in the development of an amicable concept for the exercise of parental care.
Prerequisites
The counseling service is aimed at all mothers and fathers who have to care for a child or young person or are actually caring for them.
Costs
Fathers and mothers can take advantage of the advice free of charge.
Legal basis
Procedure
If you need advice, contact a marriage and family counseling center, educational counseling center or the responsible district administrative authority.
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