Geenvoog

Geenvoog is a term that may appear in Dutch-language contexts to denote the absence of a guardian. It is formed from the words geen (no) and voogd (guardian). In everyday and administrative usage, it can appear in legal forms, case notes, or discussions about guardianship to indicate that no guardian has been appointed for a person, such as a minor or an adult who does not require protective representation. In formal Dutch law, however, the standard expression is usually "geen voogd" (two words), and "geenvoog" may be encountered as a data-entry field, a typographical variant, or, less commonly, as a brand name rather than a recognized legal term.

The broader concept behind geenvoog relates to voogdij, the guardianship system that governs who may represent and manage the affairs of another person. When no guardian is appointed, the individual is generally considered to retain decision-making capacity, though other support mechanisms—such as power of attorney or supported decision-making—may be used to assist with decisions. Guardianship procedures can be initiated or terminated by a court, depending on changes in an individual’s capacity or circumstances.

Etymology and usage: geenvoog derives from Dutch words for absence of a guardian; outside of specific fields like data entry or branding, the conventional phrasing remains geen voogd. See also: voogdij, curator, bewindvoerder, machtiging.