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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 - 10/23/2009
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Hi,
I am an umarried father from UK who regularily visits his child in Germany every 6/7 weeks. We lived together in UK and when the relationship ended she returned to Germany when my child was 2 yrs old. I pay child support and child benefit to his mother in Germany. She and my child are German nationals. My name is on his birth certificate and his German passport. My problem is that unfortunately his mother is terminally ill and refuses me custody. My question is would i get custody of my child in the event of his mothers death? Or do i need to apply for it?
Many thanks,
Mark
Answer
Mark: First, let me say I am sorry to hear about your unfortunate situation. The short answer to your question is that you would need to apply for it. It would be ideal if you could somehow obtain joint custody before the mother passes. I can, of course, help you organize this if you choose. You can contact me directly at csb@germanlegalservices.com for further help. Sincerely, Carolin
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