Sorgerecht
custody (legal)
Advanced Noun Neuter
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Pronunciation
/ˈzɔʁɡəˌʁɛçt/
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Cultural Note
German law defaults to gemeinsames Sorgerecht (joint custody) for married parents after divorce. For unmarried parents, the mother initially has sole custody, but the father can apply for shared custody. The Familiengericht (family court) handles all custody disputes.
📝 Example Sentences
Nach der Scheidung teilen sie sich das Sorgerecht.
After the divorce, they share custody.
Die Mutter hat das alleinige Sorgerecht.
The mother has sole custody.