A minor (under the age of 18) receives a guardian if he is not under parental authority or if the parents are not entitled to represent the minor in matters of person or property. This is the case if the parents have been deprived of personal or property rights in whole or in part.
A minor receives a guardian even if his or her marital status cannot be determined.
As a rule, the guardianship court selects the guardian after hearing the competent youth welfare office.
First of all, persons should be considered who, according to their personal circumstances and their economic situation and other circumstances, are suitable and able to assume guardianship.