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Umgangsrecht
German → American English
American English
custody rights
Recht auf Kontakt und Umgang mit einem Kind, meist im Rahmen des Familienrechts.
Nach der Trennung regelten die Eltern das Umgangsrecht für ihren Sohn.Umgangsrecht is a legal term used mainly in family law. It refers to the right of a parent or other close relative to spend time with a child, not full custody.
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Frequently asked questions
Was bedeutet Umgangsrecht auf Englisch?
Umgangsrecht means visitation rights or parental access in English.
Ist Umgangsrecht dasselbe wie Sorgerecht?
No. Umgangsrecht is the right to have contact with a child, while Sorgerecht means custody or parental responsibility.
Wann spricht man von Umgangsrecht?
The word is used in family law when discussing how often and under what conditions a parent may see a child.
Wie übersetzt man Umgangsrecht am besten?
The most common translation is visitation rights; in some contexts parental access also fits.