Family & Relationships

Being a parent, for all its joys, isn’t always easy. A little whirlwind will turn your usual daily routine completely upside down. Whether you’re raising your child on your own, have to redefine your roles within your relationship, or are living together in a diverse family structure: You’ll constantly face new challenges to overcome.  

Having a child changes your usual routines—no matter what kind of family structure you have. Especially in the beginning, things can feel overwhelming for new parents, as roles and relationships need to be redefined. Discover valuable resources and counseling services here on Familienportal.NRW to help you shape a family life where children can grow up happy.

Single parents, in particular, face many questions and challenges both before and after the birth. For single pregnant women, there are numerous support and counseling services as well as financial assistance. Find out here where you can get advice and support.

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Services Related to This Topic Family and Children

    Marriage certificate

    The marriage certificate proves the marriage of two people. You can obtain your marriage certificate from the registry office in whose area the marriage took place. The registry office issues it from the marriage register.

  • Civil partnership certificate

    Do you need another civil partnership certificate? You can obtain this from the registry office where the registered partnership was established.

  • Maternity recognition

    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.

  • Declaration of custody

    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.