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I am both a U.S. citizen and a German citizen. I lived in Germany for three years from the age of 15 to 18. My mother collected our Kindergeld while we lived with her. I have since moved back to the U.S. to go to college and I my question is, can I start getting my Kindergeld after I enroll in school? I have heard that you can collect Kindergeld until the age of 24 or 26, if you are enrolled in school, but can I still receive it if I am going to college in another country?
Nicole: thanks for the question. Am I correct to assume that your mother still resides in Germany (and that your father lives in the US)? If so, your mother may in fact be entitled to receive Kindergeld from the German government if she claims you as a dependent. Please e-mail me directly (csb@germanlegalservices.com) with more details so I can help you further. Carolin
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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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