Applying for joint parental responsibility shared by a parent and a non-parent
Do you have a child and would you like to have gezamenlijk gezag (joint parental responsibility) with your partner? Is your partner not the legal parent of your child? Then you must submit an application for joint parental responsibility to the district court.
Last updated on 28 December 2021
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Eligibility for joint parental responsibility shared by a parent and a non-parent
To obtain joint parental responsibility as a parent and non-parent, you must meet a number of conditions. For example, there must be a good relationship between your partner and your child. Please consult the rechtspraak.nl website to find out about the eligibility requirements for joint parental responsibility.
Applying for joint parental responsibility shared by a parent and a non-parent
You can apply for joint parental responsibility to the district court. You will need a lawyer to do this on your behalf.
Laws and regulations (in Dutch)
Burgerlijk Wetboek Boek 1, artikel 253t