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das Betreuungsgericht

guardianship court, probate court (in some contexts)

Das Betreuungsgericht bestellt einen gesetzlichen Betreuer.

The guardianship court appoints a legal guardian.

Der Antrag wird beim Betreuungsgericht gestellt.

The application is filed with the guardianship court.

to petition the guardianship court das Betreuungsgericht anrufen You have to petition the guardianship court for a guardian.

at the guardianship court bei dem Betreuungsgericht The hearing takes place at the guardianship court.

Vormundschaftsgericht (former term), Familiengericht (family court)

Composed of 'Betreuung' (guardianship, care) + '-s-' (linking element) + 'Gericht' (court). Literally a 'guardianship-court'.

Think of a 'Gericht' (court) that specifically handles cases of legal 'Betreuung' (guardianship) for adults who cannot manage their own affairs.

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