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About Carolin Schulz-Burgess
Expertise
German legal issues on inheritance, divorce, alimony, child custody and support, last wills and testaments, and other problems involving international family and civil law.

Experience
I am a certified German laywer with professional experience in both German and American law firms. Since 2001 I have been working independently at my firm, German Legal Services. I have represented hundreds of clients on matters involving US-German legal issues. One of my firm's areas of specialization is in divorce and child support and custody issues between members of the U.S. Armed Forces and German civilians.

Organizations
World Affairs Council, German Bar Association

Publications
North Carolina Bar Association Newsletter

Education/Credentials
I received my undergraduate and JD degrees both from the University of Wuerzburg, Germany, whose law school is consistently ranked in the top 10 in Germany.

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Expert: Carolin Schulz-Burgess - 10/29/2009

Question
My husband's daughter turned 18 June 1,09. She has been working at a hotel full time. She has not been going to school. The mother reports to Colorado CSE that the child IS in school. We don't know what to believe. She had been working for at least a year. Colorado CSE say they can't help and we need to keep paying. She is NOW saying she is returning to secondary education - but it is doubtful and likely a ploy so the mother can continue to receive child support. Can you help? What are your fees? The father is retired military but was active duty at the time of divorce. The mother also received Kindergelt while the child was young enough. What is the age of majority in Germany? The marital settlement agreement they both signed states "child support will continue until she reaches the age of majority, dies, becomes self supporting, or married". Many thanks for what you do!

Answer
Lori: if your husband supported her during her traineeship for the hotel job then he may not be obligated to finance another course of studies regardless. If she just got the job at the hotel without any formal training, the German law does say he would be responsible for the fees. but of course they would need to prove that she is in fact studying by producing appropriate paperwork. I would be happy to help you in this matter if you like so you can get to the bottom of the situation. My fees are very competitive at US$130.00 per hour. An initial consultation of 1 hr would likely help clear up may of the detail so I could get to work investigating the matter. Feel free to contact me directly at csb@germanlegalservices.com if you'd like to pursue this matter further. Sincerely, Carolin

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