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International protection of adults

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On the following pages we would like to inform you how the Federal Office of Justice as Central Authority can assist private persons, courts and authorities in matters relating to guardianship/curatorship over adults with cross-border elements. This overview provides initial information on legal bases and the States bound by the Hague Convention on the International Protection of Adults. A list of links will help you to identify other bodies which might be able to assist you. In addition you can download forms.

Contact us

Federal Office of Justice
Central Authority for the International Protection of Adults
53094 Bonn
Germany

Phone: +49 228 99 410-5212
Fax: +49 228 410-5401

E-Mail: int.sorgerecht@bfj.bund.de

The contact details of the Central Authorities of the other Contracting States to the Hague Convention on the International Protection of Adults can be found on the website of the Hague Conference on Private International Law.

Hague Conference on Private International Law

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