Questione giuridica chiave
Whether the KESB proceedings costs could be imposed on the mother despite her being indigent.
Decisione estratta
No. As a recipient of social assistance, the mother was indigent within the meaning of the rules on free legal aid, so no fees could be imposed on her.
Motivazione estratta
Under § 149 EG ZGB, KESB proceedings are generally free, but fees may be charged only to non-indigent persons. The record showed that the appellant was dependent on social welfare and therefore indigent.