Gezagsbeëindiging
Termination of parental authority
The court terminating parental authority when a child is seriously threatened in its development.
Termination of parental authority is the most far-reaching child protection measure. The court can terminate a parent's authority if a child grows up in such a way that its development is seriously threatened, and the parent is unable to bear responsibility for care and upbringing within an acceptable period. After termination of authority, a guardian is appointed.
“After years of neglect, the parental authority of both parents was terminated.”
Source: Art. 1:266 Dutch Civil Code
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