Guidelines on alternating custody

The Federal Supreme Court has issued guidelines on shared custody. In these guidelines, the Federal Supreme Court announces its intention to establish frameworks for the implementation of shared custody. This is generally welcome, as it allows for the establishment of guidelines even before the new maintenance law comes into effect...

Council of Europe for alternating custody

At the request of Luxembourgish MEP Françoise Hetto-Gaasch, the Council of Europe has adopted a resolution on alternating custody. In Resolution 2079, the Council calls on member states to adapt their laws to allow for alternating custody...

International Conference

The second international conference on shared custody took place in Bonn from December 9th to 11th, 2015. Once again, academics, professionals, and representatives of civil society met for three days to exchange knowledge, practical experience, and...

Federal Court ruling on the new custody law

The Federal Court has issued its first ruling on the new custody law and its application. In its recent judgment, it states that parental conflicts should once again be sufficient grounds for the termination of parental rights. This reverses the previous...