Deutsch | English Since its foundation in 1930 as the German member of the International Social Service network, the ISD (Internationaler Sozialdienst), which today is Department I in the German ...

Deutsch | English The “best interests of the child” are a globally recognised criterion for decisions concerning children. This does not prevent the term from being defined in different ways. ...

Deutsch | English In the context of parental child abduction, both the abducting and the left-behind parent usually argue that they want to protect the child and to ensure the ...

Deutsch | English Cross-border abduction of a child by a parent is a dramatic situation for those affected and especially for the child concerned. The Hague Convention on Child Abduction ...

Deutsch | English In summer 2019, the European legislator adopted an important reform in the area of European law on matrimonial matters and matters of parental responsibility. From 1 August ...

Deutsch | English Decisions and measures under residence law, which may even include deportation, also affect children, whether they are living with their families or as unaccompanied minors. When such ...

Children and young persons travelling alone are particularly vulnerable and therefore need special protection. In recent years, there has been a lively discussion in the field of child and youth welfare services about how to professionally deal with these minors, including their accommodation, care and long-term planning.