Parental consensus: The key to harmonious separations in the child's well-being

Parental consensus: The key to harmonious separations in the child's well-being

In the Schorndorf family court, the child's well-being is the focus. The topic of parental consent is very important here in order to protect the little relatives during difficult times. A powerful image in court highlights the challenges many families face. Particularly during separations, it is often the children who suffer because they feel their parents' emotional turbulence.

About ten years ago, a working group was set up to combat stressful conflicts between parents and to defuse disputes over access and custody. This working group is made up of family judges, lawyers, legal counsel and representatives of the district youth welfare office. Their goal is clear: to promote parental consensus and find ways that are in the best interests of the children.

The path to parental consent

The “Parental Consensus” initiative in Baden-Württemberg enjoys great reputation because it promotes amicable solutions. Equipment used in family courts is designed for speed and sustainability. Every year around 17,000 children and young people in Baden-Württemberg are affected by divorce. That's why Justice Minister Rainer Stickelberger and Ministerial Director Jürgen Lämmle emphasized a few years ago how important it is to avoid lengthy court proceedings that put additional strain on children.

A central element in this process is the “Parent Consensus Network”. It enables rapid exchange between different professions. Family judges, lawyers, youth welfare offices and advice centers work together and contribute their expertise to find timely solutions. The first court date usually takes place within a month of receipt of the application. The youth welfare office is involved from the beginning in order to hold discussions with parents and children and to seek a common agreement.

Amicable solutions for harmonious coexistence

The importance of an amicable solution is also shown by the experiences of many parents who manage to find viable arrangements for family life in two households after a separation without external help. The focus is often on the primary care of the children and visiting times of the other parent. Unfortunately, not all parents come to the table because emotions such as anger, sadness or jealousy make negotiations difficult.

Court decisions often only settle individual points of dispute, but do not bring the underlying conflicts to an end. This often results in victory or defeat in the conflict, making later life as separated parents more difficult. Therefore, it is strongly recommended that parents work together to develop acceptable and workable solutions in the interests of their children. Studies clearly show that children cope better with separations and divorces if contact with both parents is maintained and this can happen without major arguments.

The Schorndorf Family Court shows that the path to harmonious coexistence after a separation is not always easy, but it is possible. A first step in the right direction can be the parent consensus, which counts on a wide range of support in the region. Because in the end it's about the well-being of the children, who are usually the ones who suffer in these emotional storms.

The entire process has proven itself in recent years and represents a valuable contribution to improving the family situation after separation. As experiences and studies show, this is not only important for the parents, but above all for the children, who should grow up in a calm and conflict-free environment.

For more information about the initiatives in the area of ​​parental consent in the region, those interested can visit the website of ZVW, Baden-Württemberg Ministry of Social Affairs as well as ParentsConsensus.de inform.