What does parental authority mean?

Parental authority gives parents the right and the duty to make decisions for their minor child. These decisions must be in the child’s best interest and may concern matters such as residence, health, upbringing, education, leisure activities and philosophical or religious choices.

In principle, both parents jointly exercise parental authority, even if they no longer live together.

Only in exceptional cases can the family court decide that one parent is granted exclusive parental authority. The other parent retains the right to supervise the upbringing and may request information from the other parent or from third parties.

In very exceptional situations, the court may fully or partially remove a parent from parental authority. In case of full removal, all rights lapse, including the right to supervision and information.

As a parent with parental authority, you can request a parent-child link for your minor child (under 15 years old). This gives you access via Mynexuzhealth to your child’s medical record. You can also follow up appointments and invoices.

Please note: if you no longer have parental authority over your child, you may not request a link via Mynexuzhealth.

If you have questions or doubts, contact the ombuds service of your hospital.