As an adopted person, you can inspect the files relating to the placement of your adoption yourself from your 16th birthday. Unless the interests of other parties concerned - such as those of your biological parents - conflict with or outweigh such access.

Children need their own ID card to travel abroad from birth. An identity card is sufficient for travel within the EU and to Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Switzerland and Turkey. For all other countries, children - like adults - need a passport.

If a doctor has determined that you cannot get pregnant naturally and artificial insemination is suitable, statutory health insurance companies will cover part of the costs under certain conditions.

The birth of a child must be reported to the registry office with jurisdiction over the place of birth.

If your child was born at home, there are a few things you need to consider when reporting the birth

You can obtain a birth certificate for your child from the registry office in the place of birth.

A miscarriage or stillbirth is a heavy blow for the parents concerned. You can report the miscarriage to the registry office in whose jurisdiction the miscarriage occurred and receive a certificate.

All parents receive child benefit. With child benefit, the state supports parents so that they can provide well for their children. Child benefit is paid at least until the child's 18th birthday.

If you as parents are not married to each other at the birth of your child, you can obtain joint custody by submitting both custody declarations to the youth welfare office in your place of residence.

The early help services are aimed at all (expectant) parents and their children and especially at families in stressful situations. They provide early support.

If you are temporarily unable to manage your household due to pregnancy or childbirth, you may be eligible for household assistance under certain conditions. You can apply for this assistance through your statutory health insurance provider.

During the maternity protection period, (expectant) mothers are under special legal protection. They are not allowed to work for a certain period before and after the birth. The Maternity Protection Act ensures that mothers are not financially disadvantaged during this time. Employees receive up to 100 percent of their previous net income, consisting of maternity pay and an employer's allowance.

In Germany, motherhood is clearly regulated: The mother of a child is the woman who gave birth to the child. This regulation does not apply to all countries. If the mother is not married, according to the law of some countries, a relationship between mother and child only arises when the mother makes a declaration in which she acknowledges the child.

Midwives are valuable companions during pregnancy and the postpartum period. (Expectant) mothers who have statutory health insurance are entitled to the support of a midwife before and after the birth. The costs are covered by health insurance.

When the birth of triplets or other multiples is announced, parents face particular challenges. This is why parents of multiples receive additional support in the form of a multiple birth grant.

If you are caring for your child after birth, parental allowance helps make up for some of the lost income.

If the parents of a child are not married to each other, the biological father is not automatically the legally recognized father. Recognition with all rights and obligations only takes place through the public notarization of a declaration by the father. The mother must agree to the declaration.

If you are divorced or have ended your civil partnership, you can take your birth name again instead of your joint surname.