Child Custody Cases | Custody Disputes in Hamburg

In the event of a divorce, children are usually the ones who suffer the most. Parents who loved each other for years may now fight relentlessly and, not infrequently, use the child as a “weapon” in their hurt to humiliate the former partner. This can range from defamatory statements about the ex-partner, influencing the child, to denying contact rights. Breaches of the duty of care, which may lead to a modification of custody arrangements, are also among the suspicions raised by our clients.

If positions have become entrenched and views remain consistently opposed, the only way to avoid months or even years of strain caused by a custody dispute is to present clear facts and evidence. The private detectives of Kurtz Detective Agency Hamburg are your competent and experienced partners for obtaining such evidence: +49 40 2320 5053.

Domestic Violence, Drugs and Alcohol …

… are three key factors, the proof of which can lead to a change in custody arrangements. Individuals who have attracted attention through violent behaviour – whether within the home or elsewhere – are not suitable as legal guardians. Family courts take a strict view here, as a violent parent is clearly an unsuitable role model for children. Drug and alcohol abuse are also exclusion criteria for the awarding of custody. Judges rightly regard the ability to take responsibility for oneself as a prerequisite for the responsible care of children – especially one’s own.

When a Child Has Access to Drugs: Breach of Duty of Care

While drug-related offences in Hamburg have shown a slight decline in recent years, violent crime – particularly robbery and bodily harm – has increased significantly. As local police forces, as in many parts of Germany, must handle a large number of offences with limited personnel, the investigators of Kurtz Investigations Hamburg are able to focus on individual cases. The risk of drug and alcohol abuse among children in Hamburg is not significantly higher than in other major German cities; however, drug trade activity is particularly open in areas such as Hamburg-Mitte. In the port city, as in other parts of Germany, there is a lack of enforcement personnel to effectively counter this.

If you notice changes in your child’s behaviour or physical condition, suspect alcohol or drug abuse, or fear physical mistreatment, you can place your trust in our Hamburg private detectives. In many cases, neglect of the duty of care – and even direct access to drugs via the “home medicine cabinet” of the (other) parent – is the cause. Our detectives conduct discreet and comprehensive investigations: +49 40 2320 5053.