gyámhatósági

Gyámhatóság is a Hungarian public authority responsible for guardianship and curatorship under civil law. It protects the rights and interests of persons who cannot manage their own affairs, notably minors and adults with limited legal capacity. Its duties include initiating and conducting guardianship and wardship proceedings, appointing guardians or curators, supervising their performance, and ensuring appropriate care and protection for the protected person. The authority also oversees the management of the protected person’s property when required and provides information and assistance to families and interested parties. Decisions issued by the gyámhatóság are typically subject to judicial review and can be appealed in civil proceedings; the exact procedures are defined by applicable civil and family law. In practice, gyámhatóság works in close coordination with courts and social services to arrange guardianship arrangements, foster care, or other protective measures and to monitor compliance with orders. The term gyámhatósági refers to actions, decisions, or measures related to the guardianship authority, such as gyámhatósági eljárás (guardianship procedure) or gyámhatósági intézkedések (guardianship measures). The concept is primarily used in Hungarian legal and administrative contexts.