guardianship
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guardianship
Legally regulated care and legal representation for a person who does not have full legal capacity, especially for a minor child. The person who takes on this role is the guardian.
Nach dem Tod der Eltern übernahm die Tante die Vormundschaft für die Kinder.
After the parents' death, the aunt took over guardianship of the children.
The word contains the old German term 'Mund', which here does not mean the body part, but rather 'protection' or 'patronage'. A 'Vormund' (guardian) is therefore a person who provides protection. The ending '-schaft' turns it into an abstract noun.
Die Vormundschaft ist eine große Verantwortung.
Guardianship is a major responsibility.
Common verbs used with 'Vormundschaft' (guardianship) are 'übernehmen' (to take over), 'beantragen' (to apply for), and 'übertragen' (to transfer / assign). The person for whom the guardianship applies is introduced with the preposition 'für' (for).
Das Gericht hat ihm die Vormundschaft für seinen Neffen übertragen.
The court assigned him guardianship of his nephew.
'Vormundschaft' (guardianship) is an official legal term. You mainly find it in legal documents, at government offices, and in formal conversations about legal matters.
Im Bürgerlichen Gesetzbuch sind die Regeln zur Vormundschaft festgelegt.
The rules on guardianship are set out in the German Civil Code.
care / supervision
Rechtliche Betreuung and Vormundschaft refer to regulated support and representation for people who cannot manage their affairs on their own. Rechtliche Betreuung typically concerns adults; Vormundschaft is established especially for minor children.
Für das minderjährige Kind richtete das Gericht eine Vormundschaft ein.
The court established guardianship for the minor child.
Für den erkrankten Erwachsenen richtete das Gericht eine rechtliche Betreuung ein.
The court established legal guardianship for the sick adult.
