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Sorgerecht

German → American English

American English

Custody

Rechtliche Sorge und Verantwortung für ein Kind.

Nach der Scheidung stritten die Eltern um das Sorgerecht für ihr Kind.

Use Sorgerecht mainly in legal or family-law contexts. It often appears in phrases like gemeinsames Sorgerecht (joint custody) or alleiniges Sorgerecht (sole custody).

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Sorgerecht” mean in English?
“Sorgerecht” means “custody” or “parental custody” in English.
What is the difference between “Sorgerecht” and “Umgangsrecht”?
“Sorgerecht” refers to legal responsibility for a child, while “Umgangsrecht” means the right to have contact or visitation.
How do you say “gemeinsames Sorgerecht” in English?
“Gemeinsames Sorgerecht” means “joint custody.”
What does “alleiniges Sorgerecht” mean?
“Alleiniges Sorgerecht” means “sole custody.”