| Subject | Date Asked |
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| dual citizenship | 11/16/2009 |
Q: My wife (german with green card) wants to become a US citizen and retain her german citizenship as I ...
A: I am not an Immigration lawyer. Let her Employer or a friend with a company write a letter that they ...
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| American military couple (husband) divorce | 11/14/2009 |
Q: Is it true that a German court cannot divide American retirement benefits? And if the judge decides ...
A: the German court can divide American retirement benefits (as long as it is not Army retirement). ...
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| Child Support | 11/11/2009 |
Q: My daughter had a child with a man in the U.S. Army who then was stationed in Germany. His ...
A: Your daughter needs to obtain a child support decision in the US. Afterwards my partner from Munich ...
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| Child support in Germany | 11/9/2009 |
Q: I'm a German citizen living in London. I have a child with a former partner (not married), living ...
A: The higher costs of living can be factored in the calculation but your lawyer would need to claim ...
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| Wills | 11/8/2009 |
Q: A few years before he died, my uncle, who was resident in Germany, asked my mother for the details ...
A: It is hard to find out if there was a will. If there was a will your aunt is obligated to give it to ...
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| child maintenance | 11/6/2009 |
Q: I was married to a German Lady and we had 2 children. They are now 7 and 8 years old. I pay child ...
A: According to German law it doesn't matter how much your ex-wife earns for the calculation of your ...
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| GERMAN WILLS (INHERITANCE) | 11/3/2009 |
Q: I'M A US CITIZEN AND MY UNCLE IS A GERMAN CITIZEN. I WAS TOLD YEARS AGO THAT I WAS IN MY UNCLES ...
A: Kraus: if you are named in your uncle's will, then you will certainly be notified upon his death. If ...
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| alimony and child support | 11/1/2009 |
Q: i was married and divorced in germany. i now live in asia. the court divorce decision specified that ...
A: I'm sorry you were not satisfied with my answer, but the fact is that, since the child is located in ...
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| Custody / Maintenance | 10/30/2009 |
Q: my brother is an Australian Citizen and his ex-girlfriend is a German citizen. They split on bad ...
A: yes, if the mother puts your brother's name on the birth certificate in Germany (and even if he is ...
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| German Emancipation | 10/29/2009 |
Q: My husband's daughter turned 18 June 1,09. She has been working at a hotel full time. She has not ...
A: Lori: if your husband supported her during her traineeship for the hotel job then he may not be ...
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| Kindergeld | 10/25/2009 |
Q: I am both a U.S. citizen and a German citizen. I lived in Germany for three years from the age of 15 ...
A: Nicole: thanks for the question. Am I correct to assume that your mother still resides in Germany ...
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| custody | 10/23/2009 |
Q: I am an umarried father from UK who regularily visits his child in Germany every 6/7 weeks. We lived ...
A: Mark: First, let me say I am sorry to hear about your unfortunate situation. The short answer to ...
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| U.S. Divorce Decree recognized in Germany? | 10/22/2009 |
Q: I was divorced with my German ex-wife back in February 2008. We both resided in Arizona USA during ...
A: You need to register the divorce in Germany in order to make the divorce valid. You can also enforce ...
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| child custody/support | 10/21/2009 |
Q: I have joint custody of my son with my ex (Active duty member)I am a civilian(us citizen) married to ...
A: You can file for permanent sole custody in Germany as long as you are living in Germany. The ...
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| maintenance | 10/20/2009 |
Q: I am a UK citizen. I was married in 1999 to a Frenchman. We separated in 2003 and I went on to have ...
A: You will need to file for paternity and child support at the German court. My partner from Munich ...
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| child maintenance in Germany | 10/18/2009 |
Q: I was serving in the british army in germany and married a german woman we have 1 child together. ...
A: To give you a correct answer I would need to know your net income. You can contact me at ...
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| German child, Russian grandmother | 10/10/2009 |
Q: My daughter is a German citizen and I am an American with a German permit. My husband is Russian and ...
A: Tamara: Is your mother-in-law a German-Russian? If so, she should be able to obtain the right to ...
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| Divorce | 10/9/2009 |
Q: In my small state of misery I discovered your site. I am hoping you can help me with my complex ...
A: Ice: unfortunately German law requires that you be married a minimum of 4 years if you wish to ...
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| divorce in Germany | 10/7/2009 |
Q: My brother and his wife are US citizens. He is working in Germany with a permit. She has never ...
A: Victoria: based on the information you have provided (esp. on the basis of there being no kids ...
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| Just wondering?????? | 10/2/2009 |
Q: Here is the situation, I am currently married in the military in Germany. I have lived here for 7 ...
A: You need to be separated for one year if your wife doesn't agree to the divorce in order to file for ...
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| Child support enforcement US-Germany | 9/29/2009 |
Q: I am American and have been divorced from my German husband for seven years. We have a daughter who ...
A: I am not sure why your payments stopped. Normally the payments are taken out of his wages. Maybe the ...
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| Divorce in Germany | 9/28/2009 |
Q: my husband and I would like to get a divorce. We were married in the United States (he is a German ...
A: You have to file for divorce in Germany because both of you live there. A divorce in Germany ...
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| is there a new law about financial support | 9/26/2009 |
Q: i live in the u.s. w/ my 15 yr old daughter since 2003. my german ex-husband work & lives in ...
A: Braun, Yes there is a new law in Germany. You are normally obligated to work full time after your ...
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| ex-wife claiming more but my husband have already overpay | 9/24/2009 |
Q: I am my husband second wife and I would like to help a bit to him and hoping that you could also ...
A: Do you have a German lawyer? I don't really understand why your husband's company overpaid his ...
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| Child custody/support question | 9/24/2009 |
Q: My ex-wife and I are both U.S. Citizens, as is our daughter. When we divorced in Massachusetts 10 ...
A: Because your daughter lives in Germany German law applies and the German courts have jurisdiction. ...
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| father's visitation rights | 9/23/2009 |
Q: I am an American. I fathered a child with a woman who is a German citizen. The child was born in the ...
A: If you are not the father on the birth certificate we would need to proof paternity at the German ...
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| American/German divorce | 9/21/2009 |
Q: I am an American and have been married to My german wife for 20 years and have 4 kids 2 of which I ...
A: Chris: since the children are located in Germany, then you'll need to file there, as German law ...
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| Divorce | 9/21/2009 |
Q: I am a German national with an American Green Card. Married to a US citizen. Child 6 years old - ...
A: unless you have a separation and custody agreement you cannot leave with the child as this will be ...
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| Divorce Waiting Period | 9/20/2009 |
Q: I have seen you give really good advice and I have been looking all over the Internet and found a ...
A: Nikki: if they both agree to the divorce then the 1-year separation period can be waived and ...
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| Child support | 9/19/2009 |
Q: I have a 6 yr old daughter ,her father has never meet her , he is aware of her existence ,He is ...
A: Annastacia: no, it is not too late. You'll need to obtain a lawyer in the UK as that is where the ...
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| Court jurisdiction | 9/16/2009 |
Q: My name is Robin. I am a U.S. citizen that has been living in Germany for the past 7 years with my ...
A: Robin: since the child is located in Germany then something like what your US lawyer suggested ...
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| visitation rights | 9/16/2009 |
Q: im an American man divorced from a German woman.im leaving to go back to the states.my daughter has ...
A: Brandon: German law states that a child must be at least 9 years of age before s/he can travel alone ...
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| German Child Maintenance | 9/15/2009 |
Q: I have beeb divorced and paying child maintenance to my ex wife in Germany for 6 yrs. I am ...
A: John: I would advise you not to send the tax statements, as they will likely be used to calculate an ...
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| German Divorce / Father's Rights Laws? | 9/15/2009 |
Q: My boyfriend (who is divorced with two children - Ex-wife and Children reside in Germany), resigned ...
A: Sandra: you will not be liable for your boyfriend's debts or payments. The rights of divorced ...
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| Divorce and staying in German | 9/15/2009 |
Q: I was stationed in Germany when I was in the U.S. military from 1996-2000. I met my wife and we ...
A: I am not an Immigration law expert. But as far as I know you need to stay married in Germany for 4 ...
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| child maintainance | 9/13/2009 |
Q: I have recently seperated from my wife of four years,We have a son of five years and I am a british ...
A: Normally German law would not require you to pay alimony, just child support, as the child is ...
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| dual citizenship | 9/12/2009 |
Q: I was born in Dachau, Germany in 1951. My father was an American serviceman and my mother a German ...
A: Ed: German law would allow you to file for, and likely receive, German citizenship. I have heard, ...
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| If a man gets women in a one night stand in Germany | 9/12/2009 |
Q: If a man gets women in a one night stand in Germany how much parenting is the father allowed having ...
A: German law states that the father would have visitation rights, but not joint or 50/50 custody, ...
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| Child support maintenance | 9/10/2009 |
Q: A former German girlfriend of mine is in the process of getting a child support maintenance order ...
A: Conrad: German law states that since the children are located in Germany, the order should be filed ...
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| allimony and responsability | 9/9/2009 |
Q: i have a child who is hadicaped from a german citizen living in jordan. he has never paid anything ...
A: Mirela: I would advise you to obtain a lawyer to help you enforce your rights to support. Even if ...
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| Getting a US divorce decree to Germany | 9/8/2009 |
Q: Schulz-Burgess, I'm a Dutch woman, though born and raised in Germany. I was married to an American ...
A: Marion: I'm not sure why Germany is not accepting this, but, as you likely know, the Germans always ...
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| Living Abroad | 9/8/2009 |
Q: my sister receives retirement from the German government after her husband passed away. Does she ...
A: Endre: No, she can receive the support while living abroad but she may need to fulfill certain ...
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| Abusive Relationship | 9/7/2009 |
Q: My husband and I have been married for almost 5 years now.We were married in germany,he is a soldier ...
A: My partner from Munich and I will be glad to help you to move to the US with your son. First we will ...
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| what i must to do | 9/7/2009 |
Q: i am indonesia woman and i have i daughter and her father was from germany , we are not married but ...
A: Rena: yes, your child is entitled to support. But Indonesian law will determine the amount. If you'd ...
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| Monthly Support Calculation | 9/6/2009 |
Q: I am American, now resident in the U.S. My ex-spouse is German and resides there. We were married in ...
A: Michael: normally any changes that are equal to or more than 10% of your income give you the right ...
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| divorce/custody issues | 9/5/2009 |
Q: My wife who is German wants a divorce from me. We have 2 year old twins born in the US. Can she ...
A: Cliff: no, she is prevented from taking the kids against your wishes by the Hague Convention. If she ...
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| German Permanent Residency Permit | 9/4/2009 |
Q: I own an unbefristetes Aufenthalterlaubnis(permanent residency) for Germany, granted in 1998 but ...
A: Tati: if the permit is still valid and did not carry the contingency that you not live outside ...
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| scheidung | 9/4/2009 |
Q: hallo,meine frage ist--kann man versorgungausgleich von der scheidung trennen? ich lass mich gerade ...
A: Hallo Dorothe, Ja, man kann den Versorgungsausgleich von der Scheidung trennen. Ihr Anwalt muss dies ...
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| rates of pay for german child | 9/4/2009 |
Q: can you tell me what are the current rates of payment for a german child of 18 months? is the ...
A: Kori: the calculations are based on something called the Duesseldorfer Tabelle. As to visitation, ...
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| divorce/maintenance | 9/4/2009 |
Q: i'm in the British army and i'm going through the initial stages of a separation with my German ...
A: Kori: All of those things should be taken into account when calculating support. As to the question ...
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| inheritance for illigitimate child | 9/3/2009 |
Q: My cousin is a german citizen. Her Father was an american soldier 60 years ago and never married ...
A: Robin: since the father was a US citizen and the property is located here in the US then US law ...
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| Parental debt | 9/3/2009 |
Q: My mother is an Australian citizen, living in Australia. Her father is a German citizen who lives in ...
A: Daniele: It is indeed astounding that the German government would issue such an order, but that is ...
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| Divorce | 9/2/2009 |
Q: I just discovered that my husband of 18 years has been having an affair for the last 5 years. I am ...
A: Karen: German law states that if you are the primary caretaker then in the case of a divorce you ...
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| Back Child support | 9/2/2009 |
Q: my spouse who was in the army at the time fathered a child in Germany in 1980. The child is also ...
A: Your husband is still obligated to pay support for his son if his son is not able to support ...
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| German Mother /US Father Child Support | 9/2/2009 |
Q: My boyfriend was stationed in Germany years ago via the US Army. He met a girl, they married and had ...
A: Erin: if the mother changed the children's names to that of the new husband then it could be the ...
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| German Marriage, Divorce in US | 9/1/2009 |
Q: I married in Germany. Both my husband and I are German Citizens. We live now in the US. How can we ...
A: Esther: you can file here, but you will need an attorney who if familiar with German law so that the ...
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| Bank debt | 9/1/2009 |
Q: I lived in Germany from 92-96 and during this time had a bank account with a German bank. I left the ...
A: Depending on the specific circumstances it could apply; for example if they never attempted to send ...
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| child support | 9/1/2009 |
Q: I have a friend who's girlfriend just had their baby...she lives in Germany, and is German... and He ...
A: Tina: yes, according to German law he is required to pay child support as per the German guidelines, ...
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| Child maintenance | 8/31/2009 |
Q: My ex-girlfriend a German national living in Germany is in the process of claiming maintenance from ...
A: Conrad: no, since the child is located in Germany then German law and legal system applies. If you'd ...
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| Writing a Will in Germany | 8/31/2009 |
Q: I am a retired Brit residing in Germany, and need to write a will. As my family, my savings and the ...
A: Diane: If you have a trustworthy friend, then you can name that person as the executor of the ...
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| Dual citizenship... | 8/31/2009 |
Q: Background: I am a former German citizen. I lived in Germany for 17 years, until I emigrated to the ...
A: Jochen: I believe that recent amendments to German law say that you can obtain German citizenship ...
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| Child maintenance | 8/30/2009 |
Q: My ex-girlfriend a German national living in Germany is in the process of claiming maintenance from ...
A: Conrad: I assume that you are referring to maintenance for a child your ex-girlfriend had for which ...
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| Marry active military officer | 8/29/2009 |
Q: I am Indonesian and currently in relationship with my German boyfriend, active German military ...
A: Fira: I would need to know if you are planning on marrying in Germany or in Indonesia. If Germany, ...
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| Seeking Child Support from German Citizen | 8/28/2009 |
Q: A good friend of mine is a Korean citizen who was studying in Germany. While there, she met a ...
A: Robert: yes, she is entitled to child support, but the amount would be based on Korean law as the ...
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| STATUE OF LIMITATION ON CHILD SUPPORT | 8/27/2009 |
Q: IS THERE A STATUE OF LIMITATION ON CHILD SUPPORT IN GERMANY?
A: If the child is over 18 and has a job/is independent, the child support may no longer be required. ...
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| geting access to your child's report cards at school | 8/27/2009 |
Q: Could school in Germany (in our case it is private school) refuse to give a child school reports in ...
A: Evguenia: I do know that it is a common practice for documents to be withheld, but I am not sure if ...
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| Separation and mortgage responsibilities | 8/26/2009 |
Q: My German friends are going through a separation. They live in Bavaria. He owns the marital home but ...
A: Elli: If he is wishing her to leave, then she is only responsible for paying for her new ...
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| Does Surviving Spouses of Army pension get help with long term care? | 8/26/2009 |
Q: My 85 year old mother who lives in America gets the surviving spouse pension of my late father who ...
A: To be honest, I am not sure if something like this exists, but I would be willing to help you find ...
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| Bank debt | 8/25/2009 |
Q: I lived in Germany from 92-96 and during this time had a bank account with a German bank. I left the ...
A: Martin: unfortunately you are responsible for repaying the debt. I agree that the amount seems ...
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| divorce or not? | 8/24/2009 |
Q: i am contacting you on behalf of my sister and i really hope you can help us. My sister, German ...
A: Mandy: she needs to get divorced and file this in Germany (unless she never plans to remarry, etc). ...
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| divorce visitation rights and allimony | 8/24/2009 |
Q: I am an American married to a German woman with whom I have two small children. I have always ...
A: John: German support payments are calculated based on something called the Duesseldorfer Tabellle; ...
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| Inheritance/Death Certificates | 8/21/2009 |
Q: My mother was from Soest Germany and she passed away in 2004 her Sister has asked for her death ...
A: Claudia: in general the authorities and probate courts in the country of residence handle the death ...
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| Child support while out of work | 8/21/2009 |
Q: My husband has just found his 14 year old daughter after 13 years. Less than four months later, the ...
A: Sarah: you do not have to pay support for him, but German law generally still requires him to pay ...
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| Scheidungstermin | 8/20/2009 |
Q: Do both parties getting a divorce need to be present at the scheidungs termin? What if one person ...
A: Danny: In general, yes, both parties need to be present. The judge needs to OK any situation in ...
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| Child support & alimony | 8/20/2009 |
Q: I am divorced with a German women, we have child together, after final divorce, i had to pay monthly ...
A: According to German law you are still required to pay child support and alimony until your child ...
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| German Law on Equalization - Repayment of past compensation? | 8/20/2009 |
Q: I am an American citizen and I inherited property, which resided in former East Germany, close to ...
A: Mitch: It's unlikely that this will be enforced here in the US. they have the right to claim it, but ...
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| German remarriage | 8/20/2009 |
Q: I'm marrying a German divorcee who is paying alimony to the ex-wife and child. How would our ...
A: Alyssa: Thanks for the questions: 1) if you have children then the child support and alimony ...
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| Nationality | 8/19/2009 |
Q: i am a nigerian born to a German father & nigerian mum in 1979, they were traditionally married in ...
A: Doris: German law states that if a child is over the age of 18 then she cannot directly join her ...
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| Liability of a hotel for refusal of a confirmed reservation | 8/19/2009 |
Q: What is the liability of a hotel (and/or its internet booking service) for refusal to honor a ...
A: Ron: If you would like to file a lawsuit in this case you could receive damages possibly, but it may ...
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| child support | 8/18/2009 |
Q: my partner has a child in germany and was giving her child support privately until his most recent ...
A: Melissa: since the child is located in Germany, German law applies here, and it states that he is ...
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| Divorce proceedings | 8/18/2009 |
Q: Schulz-Burgess, I am in desperate need of some help. I have a German boyfriend that has been ...
A: Ashley: normally at this hearing the judge will declare them divorced if both parties agree (if he's ...
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| US father and german child pertaining to will | 8/18/2009 |
Q: My American husband has two children in Germany who have dual citizenship. As typical he has no ...
A: According to German law they would be entitled to a Pflichttiel, or required payment, but in the ...
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| Gaining visa/residence in Germany | 8/18/2009 |
Q: I am an American citizen, and I was born to two U.S. citizens in Wurtzburg Germany in 1982. (My ...
A: Tony: usually the authorities in the town where you were born will have this information on file. I ...
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| Divorce in germany | 8/17/2009 |
Q: A friend of mine (American Citizen) is currently living in America with a German man (her ...
A: Stefanie: German divorces can take in some cases 2-3 years, but in a simple case like this (no ...
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| GERMAN DIVORCE / US CITIZEN | 8/13/2009 |
Q: My boyfriend's wife has been living in Germany for the past 18 - 24 mths. she filed for divorce in ...
A: Janice: the first number is used to calculate the lawyer's fees and court costs, the second is an ...
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| US father and german child pertaining to will | 8/13/2009 |
Q: My American husband has two children in Germany who have dual citizenship. As typical he has no ...
A: Susan: yes, the children can contest the will under German law. If he would like to work with a ...
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| German child support | 8/12/2009 |
Q: i'm gordon and would like to ask you a few questions regarding child support in germany.i have seen ...
A: Gordon: I would advise you to not send any pay statements, as they will calculate the support from ...
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| German child support | 8/12/2009 |
Q: i'm gordon and would like to ask you a few questions regarding child support in germany.i have seen ...
A: Gordon: German law and the Duesseldorfer Tabelle take into account any expenses persons may have ...
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| Bavaria Marriage Declaration | 8/12/2009 |
Q: I am an American citizen with German aufenthaltserlaubnis. I am a single man (never married), and ...
A: Louis: I would advise you to consult with someone at the local US Embassy, as they will be able to ...
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| US father/german stepson and a will | 8/11/2009 |
Q: My American born husband was married to a german citizen and has been divorced for over 16 years and ...
A: German law states that an adopted step-son is entitled to a part of the inheritance. Denying him a ...
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| child support payment | 8/10/2009 |
Q: I have been divorced from my German wife for 17 years. I have always payed child support for my 2 ...
A: Neil: since the children are located in Germany, German law, and thus the Duesseldorfer Tabelle, ...
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| Child Custody and Support | 8/10/2009 |
Q: I'm trying to find out about Child Support and custody. My husband was married while in the military ...
A: I am sorry to hear about your situation. German law states that any change in income of >10% can ...
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| Father's German estate | 8/10/2009 |
Q: I have written you some years ago regarding my father's estate or more precisely, my step-mother's ...
A: Gabriele: Thanks for the questions. Yes, you can enforce your rights to your portion of the estate. ...
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| german draft | 8/9/2009 |
Q: hello i'm currently working on getting a dual citizenship but i have a question about it regarding ...
A: Skyler: yes, German law states that you will need to serve either in the German armed forces or do a ...
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| Child Support/Custody | 8/8/2009 |
Q: I have a really great question for you. I have given birth to a baby girl from an old lover of mine ...
A: Gwen: thanks for the question, and I am sorry to hear about your sad situation for your daughter. US ...
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| US father/german stepson and a will | 8/8/2009 |
Q: My American born husband was married to a german citizen and has been divorced for over 16 years and ...
A: Rebecca: German law states that if this is a step-son and was not adopted by the step-father, then ...
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| inheritance law in germany | 8/8/2009 |
Q: my father and mother married in vienna in 1943 i was born also in 1943 they divorced in 1949 he ...
A: German law states that as long as the father is named as such on a child's birth certificate, then ...
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| General Power of Attorney | 8/7/2009 |
Q: My mother lives in Germany, and is living alone. All of her children live in the USA. She is being ...
A: German law states that a power of attorney only allows them to work with the bank on your mother's ...
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| Entmuendigung | 8/7/2009 |
Q: My Mom in Germany is showing signs of Alzheimers. She is not diagnosed yet however she is receiving ...
A: Conny: German law allows you, as the daughters to be the Betreuer (guardians, if you are able to ...
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| alimony for my husband´s ex-wife | 8/6/2009 |
Q: My husband has been supporting his wife from the date of divorce i.e almost 11 years. He has ...
A: Mahua: From what you describe German law would say that he is no longer required to pay alimony. I ...
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| Marriage | 8/6/2009 |
Q: I am going to be marrying a German citizen in about two months. I am an American citizen and we are ...
A: Samantha: German law requires you to register the marriage in Germany, which does mean you will need ...
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| child negligence | 8/6/2009 |
Q: could you please help me. i would like to know what the german laws can do to people making children ...
A: Chris: thanks for the questions. I understand your frustration, as I deal with such cases routinely. ...
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| German Child Support Agreement | 8/6/2009 |
Q: In 2003, I acknowledge paternity on my daughter. I also signed an agreement to pay child support. ...
A: Eric: German law states that child support payments are enforceable in general to garnish your ...
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| Residence permit after getting married with german | 8/5/2009 |
Q: Im an indonesian dentist who come to germany with tourist visa to stay for 3 months with my german ...
A: Karin: thanks for the question. I am no expert in immigration law, so I am not the best person to ...
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| Divorce | 8/4/2009 |
Q: I'm writing on behalf of a friend of mine. He was stationed with the U.S. Army in Germany a few ...
A: German law states that couples must not share "bed or table," meaning they must not regularly sleep ...
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| Divorce | 8/4/2009 |
Q: I'm writing on behalf of a friend of mine. He was stationed with the U.S. Army in Germany a few ...
A: international law states that he can divorce either here in the US or in Germany. As there are no ...
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| marriage | 8/4/2009 |
Q: I am an American wondering about marrying a friend of mine that is German. We are hoping that the ...
A: Brandon: German law states that marriage will make it possible for you to work in Germany, with ...
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| Dusseldorfer Tabellen | 8/3/2009 |
Q: I am ex British Army soldier living in Germany and in receipt of Military pension which is paid into ...
A: Paul: yes, German law states that such monies do count as income when calculating child support ...
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| Child Support | 8/3/2009 |
Q: i'am not really sure if this would even apply to german law but im really trying to find answer for ...
A: Stephanie: I'm sorry to hear about your friend's situation. If there is no one on base that can ...
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| Divorce in the US | 8/2/2009 |
Q: I'm a german living in Virginia with my husband and three kids. Now my husband and I agreed on ...
A: Mandy: Thanks for the questions, and I'm sorry to hear about your difficult situation. German law ...
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| Child Support | 7/29/2009 |
Q: I am an American and lived in Germany for 12 years. During that time a married a German man and we ...
A: Unfortunately there is not much I can do to help, as US law now applies as the children live here. I ...
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| Jointly-issued Check | 7/29/2009 |
Q: I now reside in the US. My ex-wife resides in Germany. Two years ago we were issued a $40K check ...
A: M: thanks for the question. The situation you describe is an unusual one. The legal problem is that ...
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| Custody | 7/29/2009 |
Q: I have retained a German lawyer so I can see my son. His mother likes to "punish" me by not ...
A: Chris: Thanks for the question and I am sorry to hear about your situation. German law grants you a ...
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| Who is responsible for a mothers nursing home deubts | 7/28/2009 |
Q: My cousin is a US citizen, living in the US for over 35 years. His mother lives in Germany and is a ...
A: Wanthouse. German law does in fact state that he is legally responsible and they can attempt to ...
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| Child Support/ frauduelent signature | 7/27/2009 |
Q: My situation is a bit complicated. I started having money removed from my pay in September at first ...
A: Shawn: German law would allow for them to dock your pay in certain circumstances, including those ...
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| Moving to Germany | 7/27/2009 |
Q: I hope you can help. It is not exactly a culture question but the relevant experts are on vacation. ...
A: Shelley: Your husband should be able to work as a self-employed person in Germany if he holds a ...
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| U.S. Proxy Marriage recognized in Germany? | 7/27/2009 |
Q: Mr. Moser, I am a U.S. soldier, currently in Iraq. I have a German fiance and we are currently ...
A: David: Unfortunately I've heard many stories similar to yours. You could jump through the hoops the ...
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| child support | 7/27/2009 |
Q: My daughter is now 25 finished beautician school and is looking for a job. She had attended ...
A: Orlando: from the situation you describe, German law would dictate that you could stop paying child ...
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| paternity | 7/26/2009 |
Q: I am seeking your advice on a complicated situation I am facing. I few years ago, I had a one time ...
A: Matthew: if it is determined that paternity is established then German law would require you to pay ...
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| Child name change in Germany | 7/23/2009 |
Q: My ex-girlfriend lives in Germany with our daughter, If she marries a German and they have children, ...
A: Anthony: The child would only get his surname if the new husband legally adopts the child and you ...
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| Divorce/cheating wife | 7/16/2009 |
Q: I was served papers to be present at divorce hearing in Germany. I had 9 days to find a lawyer, I ...
A: Kevin: I am sorry to hear about your situation. Your best move now is to obtain a lawyer. I would be ...
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| My son has been taken to Germany without permission! | 7/16/2009 |
Q: My ex-wife and I were married in Florida in 1991. We have lived in the States since that time, and ...
A: Greg: it is imperative that you move quickly to file a petition against your wife for violating the ...
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| staying in germany | 7/15/2009 |
Q: I am currently living in germany because of the u.s.military.I have a german born child here who i ...
A: Roosevelt: normally you would need to marry in order to stay in Germany under these circumstances. ...
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| german citizenship | 7/15/2009 |
Q: I was born in Germany in 1947 to parents who worked as forced labourers during the war. They came to ...
A: Jon: thanks for the question. I would have to have more paperwork to look at (if any exists) in ...
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| Legal Separation | 7/7/2009 |
Q: Good Day, I was married in COP in Germany. I am a South African citizen who had lived in Germany ...
A: Aspasia: I'm not sure what you mean by "married in COP," but, yes, the legal separation period would ...
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| Marriage To A Gay German Citizen | 7/7/2009 |
Q: I am an American gay male wishing to marry a male German citizen. Our wish is to marry in Canada or ...
A: Scott: Thanks for the question. As far as I am aware it is not yet possible to have such a marriage ...
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| geting married | 7/6/2009 |
Q: me and my girl friend want to get married but i am worried that if we do Germany will make me go ...
A: Joe: so you are trying to marry in Germany? I don't think you can start a business there before ...
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| divorce: jurisdiction and law | 7/5/2009 |
Q: I am a German citizen married to a US citizen. We got married in Denmark about 3 years ago (my ...
A: Theresa: since your normal residence for the past 8 months has been the US, then the US would ...
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| Visitation rights | 7/4/2009 |
Q: I am British, I have lived in Germany for 6 years and have been married to a German national for 4 ...
A: Darran: since you have been married and living in Germany for more than 4 years, you should have a ...
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| German inheritance | 7/3/2009 |
Q: My wife is the daughter of a German citizen who died recently. The other daughter is the heir in the ...
A: one would normally need to consult the Grundbuchamt for such details, but there's a good chance they ...
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| Child Turning 18 | 7/3/2009 |
Q: Hallo, I am a US service member who has a child from a german woman. We were never married, but ...
A: Brian: if the child decides to attend college then, yes, you will be obligated to continue paying ...
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| Divorce | 7/2/2009 |
Q: How I can divorce with out a lawyer in Germany, voluntary divorce, both parties agreed. to which ...
A: Francisca: German law doesn't allow you to divorce without an attorney. You can, however, share a ...
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| Child Support - overdue payments | 7/2/2009 |
Q: I have been living in Germany a few years now and recently my ex gave birth. I took responsibility ...
A: Matthew: As you are, for the time being, obligated to pay until the court decision is reached, it ...
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| parents us citizens in military, had me in germany | 7/2/2009 |
Q: My parents are US citizens and I was born in heidleburg germany because they were in the army. I ...
A: Shontey: no, you are not a German citizen, rather your birth certificate was only issued in Germany ...
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| international marriage and divorce | 7/1/2009 |
Q: my name is Mia. I have an Egyptian friend who married a german woman in 1994. He has been living in ...
A: Mia: she cannot prevent him from seeing the children, but his visitation will be limited to that ...
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| German law on child support | 6/30/2009 |
Q: My husband is American and was previously married to a German who he had 1 son with. His son turned ...
A: Christina: thanks for the questions. Yes, you can have the support amount recalculated (by the ...
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| German Citizenship | 6/26/2009 |
Q: I was born in Germany and lived there until the age of 13 at which point I cam to the U.S. I became ...
A: Alex: from a German legal standpoint you are entitled to obtain a German passport, but you will need ...
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| Increase In Child Support | 6/23/2009 |
Q: I'm writing to ask for some advice. My ex-wife is a German citizen, we met and got married in ...
A: the child support is calculated from your net income (after taxes, health insurance, retirement ...
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| Inheritance tax | 6/22/2009 |
Q: I am one of several heirs of a home in Germany. We have received a letter from Finanzamt Nordlingen ...
A: You can ask to pay later but the tax department needs to give you permission to do so ...
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| German citizenship for Israeli citizen | 6/19/2009 |
Q: Schulz-Burgess , I am living with my family and children in Germany for 8 years and about to apply ...
A: Boris: yes, according to German law you should be able to retain your Israeli citizenship after ...
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| German Inheritance | 6/17/2009 |
Q: My wife's German father dies early this year. We received a set of documents that her mother tells ...
A: It sounds like there was a will and your wife is according to the will inheriting a certain amount. ...
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| Where to find a will | 6/17/2009 |
Q: I have a question regarding inheritance laws in Germany. My grandmother passed away in Jan of 1985. ...
A: You would need to contact the closest court in Germany to find out if they have a copy of the will. ...
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| German Law | 6/17/2009 |
Q: Can a court in Germany make a man pay child support if is willing to take 50/50 custody of a child ...
A: You would be ordered to pay child support in Germany if you separate or divorce even if you keep 50% ...
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| Spousal support | 6/17/2009 |
Q: Frau Schulz-Burgess, I'm an American civilian working for the US government and I've been married to ...
A: The divorce will cost in total ca. 2500,00 -3000,00 Euro (including court fees etc.). Your wife is ...
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| Last Wills and Testament | 6/17/2009 |
Q: Can you confirm that a German National living in the UAE can make a Will in the UAE and having ...
A: you have to write the will according to the law in Russia as for as you have assets there only ...
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| Duel Citizenship | 6/16/2009 |
Q: Ms. Schulz-Burgess, I was born in the U.S. in 1967 to a German(citizen) mother and American father. ...
A: Clay: If your mother retained her German citizenship and did not relinquish it when she moved to the ...
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| family laws | 6/16/2009 |
Q: i am currently studying in the uk and would like to get married in germany with my german ...
A: Jane: If you get married in Germany then you will be granted a temporary residency permit. If you ...
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| Dual Citizenship | 6/16/2009 |
Q: I'm sure you answered this a hundred times, but I couldn't find the link to read the replies. I ...
A: if one or more of your parents retained German citizenship (which I believe they could have even if ...
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| German Citizen benifits? | 6/13/2009 |
Q: My mother-inlaw is a German citizen, she is married to a us citizen and live in the US. My question ...
A: Your mother in law can claim Rente (social security) from the Bundesversicherungsanstalt after she ...
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| Child Support | 6/12/2009 |
Q: Canadian mother was married to an American. Daughter is 7 old. American divorced Canadian, married ...
A: Bernice: you would need someone familiar with the German system to contact the father and, if ...
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| german inheritance | 6/11/2009 |
Q: My brother went to the bank with the certificate of inheritance. The bank lawyer has been telling my ...
A: Andrea: it certainly can be true as this is typical behavior from German authorities. If you'd like ...
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| child support | 6/10/2009 |
Q: I want to know what i need to pay for child support for a 7 and 5 years old child living in germany ...
A: Rodriguez: If I can get some pay statements from you, as well as a list of monthly expenses, then I ...
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| child visiting US | 6/10/2009 |
Q: I am a US Citizen and my daughter is German living in Germany. Can her mother apply for a ...
A: It depends if you are married to the mother or mother and you signed papers so you received joint ...
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| rights | 6/9/2009 |
Q: I am a serving member of the British Army. I am married to a German national with two children, one ...
A: According to German law the father has the right to see his daughter 12 days per year. He is also ...
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| German Inheritance | 6/8/2009 |
Q: I have been through the process and have obtained the Certificate of Inheritance. The German courts ...
A: Greg: unfortunately the German courts are notoriously slow in such matters. I have heard of ...
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| PARENT SUPPORT | 6/8/2009 |
Q: I am citizen of Canada and resident of Switzerland. My father immigrated to Germany in 2003 and in ...
A: unfortunately the German government can claim money from you the question is if they will be able to ...
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| Inheritance and Legal Ethics | 6/7/2009 |
Q: I am connected with an interfaith campaign in Maryland to protect the rights of the elderly and ...
A: The attorney only gets in trouble with the bar association if he committed a crime (fraud etc.). It ...
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| inheritance from german grandmother | 6/6/2009 |
Q: Burgess, My grandmother is German and her husband is deceased. My grandmother had 5 children (4 ...
A: Yes you (and your siblings) will inherit the part your father would inherited if he would be still ...
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| Sorgerecht | 6/2/2009 |
Q: Hallo, bei mir ist folgende Situation: Ich (Deutsche) bin verheiratet mit einem US-Staatsbürger. ...
A: Ebru: rechtlich gesehen hat der Vater das gemeinsame Sorgerecht da ihr offiziell verheiratet seid. ...
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| child support in germany | 5/29/2009 |
Q: my questions is this. when does child support start? what if the mother doesn't want any support? ...
A: Knutsen: child supports starts as soon as the child is born (it can even begin beforehand for ...
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| German husband living in Dubai | 5/27/2009 |
Q: Last year i met a man from Germany and he is living in Dubai since 3 years ! He is married to a ...
A: Erica: thanks for the question. If she does not agree to the divorce, then he will have to wait for ...
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| divorce to my german wife and custody rights to our newborn daughter. | 5/22/2009 |
Q: I am an American that married a German woman. Her father died so her travel document got expedited ...
A: You have at least visitation rights in Germany. You will not qualify for an annulment. So you would ...
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| Germany/ US child support... | 5/21/2009 |
Q: I live in the US and a child who was born in Germany from divorced parents, now lives in my home. ...
A: The parents are obligated to support the child until she finishes her education (school/college). ...
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| Paternaty | 5/18/2009 |
Q: I am American. My girlfriend is German and had my child in Germany. She says the father's name will ...
A: I am actually not certain if the German Embassy will let you do that, but I would advise you to call ...
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| divorce and child custody | 5/15/2009 |
Q: I am getting a divorce with my wife who is a German citizen. We currently live in the U.S. My ...
A: Well, you will need to file where the children are currently located if you wish to file immediately ...
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| divorse | 5/13/2009 |
Q: I am from Bosnia and Herzegovina and my wife is from Serbia but we live in Germany. We are married ...
A: Goran: if the company was founded during the marriage and is not exclusively in her name with you ...
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| Law of succession | 5/13/2009 |
Q: Is it lawful to disinherit in a will, based on a discriminatory ground?
A: Madri: German law doesn't allow for full disinheriting as anyone with a legitimate claim based on ...
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| child support, can we modify? | 5/12/2009 |
Q: my husband has an ex wife in germany they had a son together now is 7 years old. he is in the us ...
A: Nikki: thanks for the questions. Usually you can have the payments adjusted, but there is also a ...
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| visa situation | 5/12/2009 |
Q: I am from Malawi and my wife is Polish. We got married in June 2006 in Poland and we moved to ...
A: James: you will need to have been married for at least four years in order to retain the right to ...
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| divorce and child custody | 5/11/2009 |
Q: What are the child custody rules between the US and Germany? Here is a summary of my situation: I ...
A: Anne: Since your children currently reside in Germany you will need to file for divorce and custody ...
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| German Spouse | 5/8/2009 |
Q: Greetings! I am planning to get married to my German fiance in Denmark this month. By ...
A: In your case I would ask your wife to contact the Standesamt in her hometown about the marriage ...
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| child support and alimony in germany | 5/8/2009 |
Q: My son is in the air force and is stationed in Germany and has been for the past 5 years. He has ...
A: Jeanne: yes, he will be required to pay alimony until the child reaches the age of 3. Afterward he ...
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| Inheritance Rights | 5/8/2009 |
Q: I have a friend, now an Australian resident, who is the grandchild of a senior German officer posted ...
A: Your friend was able to claim half of the inheritance as his so called Pflichtteil if your friend's ...
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| Possible German Inheritance ?? | 5/5/2009 |
Q: I and other members of my family have been sent letters and personally called by a firm in Koln, ...
A: Carlene: it is indeed a legitimate service, but you are wise to have contacted a lawyer first. Many ...
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| my huband's ex-wife | 5/5/2009 |
Q: I hope you can answer my two questions: 1. my husband's ex-wife is raising a court trial for more ...
A: Ella: thanks for the questions. Here are my answers: 1) he can even put the company in his name (my ...
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| Work Permit for Non EU Spouse | 5/5/2009 |
Q: Please can you help me. I have been trying to research the laws regarding work permits in Germany, ...
A: I'm not certain if you will be allowed to work because I don't know what type of visa you will be ...
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| Child Support | 5/5/2009 |
Q: My son who was in the military married a woman in germany and had a son who just turned 6, However ...
A: Evelyn: from the little bit of information you provided, it sounds like he is now obligated to pay ...
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| Foreign Marriage | 5/3/2009 |
Q: My name is Ella, I am Jordanian married to German since two years and we are living in UAE. I have ...
A: Ella: thanks for the questions. I think that the marriage is considered legal, but must be ...
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| US Citizen inheriting German property | 5/1/2009 |
Q: I am an American born to two German nationals who have retained their German citizenship but live in ...
A: Virginia: thanks for the questions. You should not have any problem inheriting the share you are ...
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| child support | 4/30/2009 |
Q: I am living in Scotland ,UK.I have 2 children who were born in NYC with a german father.The ...
A: Linda: actually the UK courts have jurisdiction, as that's where the children live. So you will need ...
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| divorce | 4/30/2009 |
Q: my son was in the military and married a german girl,and they have 2 children and they live in ...
A: I would be glad to represent your son in his divorce in Germany. My partner from Munich and I are ...
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| German Inheritance Laws | 4/27/2009 |
Q: We are in the US, trying to settle an estaste in Germany. We have one relative in Germany that ...
A: Mona: you are correct to be concerned. If you give him power of attorney he can legally act on your ...
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| German child support effect on New Zealand | 4/25/2009 |
Q: I am a single mother of a young boy, whose father is in Germany, holds German citizenship and has ...
A: Dana: thanks for the questions. I can't say how much exactly your son would be entitled to without ...
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| can i bring my daughter with me to Germany? | 4/25/2009 |
Q: i am an Egyptian national woman divorced 13 years ago , i have a daughter who is 14 years old and i ...
A: as long as you have custody, you can determine the place where your daughter lives. And as long as ...
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| inheritance rights without will | 4/23/2009 |
Q: Facts: X has 5 children. He sells his property to one of his sons(Y), who compensates the other ...
A: Since the property was officially sold to the son, then the property is no longer considered part of ...
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| duel citizenship | 4/22/2009 |
Q: i was born in Germany 1952 and after i was put in an orphanage in july or augest of 1952 i was ...
A: Oliver: yes, you can claim, and most likely receive, German citizenship based on jus saguinis. I ...
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| Child Support Arrears. | 4/21/2009 |
Q: I have just currently found out that I fathered a child while in Germany. I had an idea that the ...
A: Ryan: yes, you are correct that you are liable for the support payments, past, present and future. ...
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| Citizenship | 4/21/2009 |
Q: I am an American citizen with US passport residing in the USA. My mother was born in Germany in ...
A: Unfortunately your mother lost her German citizenship according to the former law when she became an ...
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| getting married in qatar | 4/20/2009 |
Q: Schulz-Burges. My partner and I (both Germans with work visa and permanent resident status for ...
A: Juliane: you can get married by a Qatari institution and have it recognized by the German ...
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| Divorce; which country? | 4/19/2009 |
Q: I have previously (11 March) asked you a question that you kindly answered. I would like to ask you ...
A: Bob: if one of the parties lives in their home country for over 6 months, then a divorce can be ...
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| Important lost papers | 4/18/2009 |
Q: My wife has recently been dealing with an international child abduction case (we are back in ...
A: Will: thanks for the question. I would say, yes, that should be possible. But you should move as ...
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| child support regulations | 4/18/2009 |
Q: I am in the military and was stationed in Germany. i had a child with my girlfriend whom later i ...
A: Sean: thanks for the question. The short answer is, yes, she can collect from you, even with you ...
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| inheritance rights | 4/16/2009 |
Q: My father passed away April 2008, he had an Egyptian nationality and he had an account with a German ...
A: Dina: normally you would simply be told the amount in the account and not about account activity. ...
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| Need a Power of Attorney to work in Us and Germany | 4/15/2009 |
Q: My uncle is a US citizen with a house and assets in Florida. He is currently residing in Germany ...
A: NS: it should be valid, but if I were you I would make sure you have obtained a lawyer who ...
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| divorce | 4/14/2009 |
Q: i am an american soldier married to a local national with a year of separation completed April 13, ...
A: Franklin: in short, you need to hire a lawyer. I would be happy to represent you; my firm, German ...
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| Inheritance | 4/13/2009 |
Q: In January 2009, my wife who is a legal resident alien of German descent and having resided in the ...
A: Curt: Thanks for the question. I assume you would like to know if she will need to pay taxes on the ...
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| family's right to a deceased person | 4/11/2009 |
Q: a canadian citizen married a woman in Germany and he passed away. Does his family back home in ...
A: Judy: It depends on what may (or may not) have been stated in his will and/or who was named executor ...
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| Marriage contract conditions | 4/10/2009 |
Q: Schulz-Burgess, I am a Syrian girl (only have a Syrian nationality) going to be married to a German ...
A: Nore: sorry for my delay in responding; I have been sick. On to your questions: 1. Properties: the ...
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| citizenship | 4/9/2009 |
Q: Schulz-Burgess I live in the United States and am an American citizen. My Father is American and my ...
A: Haakon: Thanks for the question. The best route would be through jus sanguinis, since (I assume) ...
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| Child payments | 4/9/2009 |
Q: My husband have three children from his previous marriages. He is German national. Until now he paid ...
A: Your husband is still obligated to pay child support for his other three children as long as they ...
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| German Son | 4/7/2009 |
Q: I have a seven year old son that lives in Germany. I was in the army and moved my German girlfriend ...
A: Christophe: When your son turns 8 he will be allowed to come visit you unaccompanied in North ...
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| child custody order | 4/3/2009 |
Q: I was wondering if non married parents of a child did not sign an agreement to share custody would ...
A: yes, the mother would have full custody in such a case. The authorities likely do not have such a ...
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| alimony/shared custoy | 4/2/2009 |
Q: i am a german citizin living in spain.i have shared custody over the 2 children that i have with my ...
A: Steph: Do you mean change in child support, or alimony (as you said at the end)? When you say that ...
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| Nonpayment of Child Support | 4/2/2009 |
Q: I'm a German citizen by marriage. I moved here in the US in 1991, and divorced my German wife the ...
A: Stan: It can likely be settled out of court. I would, of course, suggest getting started as quickly ...
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| Child Maintenance | 3/31/2009 |
Q: I am a UK citizen and resident. I am married and have 2 children with my wife. I am in the final ...
A: Joe: I would advise you to pay the monthly installments instead of transferring a lump sum. If you ...
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| Nonpayment of Child Support | 3/30/2009 |
Q: I'm a German citizen by marriage. I moved here in the US in 1991, and divorced my German wife the ...
A: Stan: there is indeed a possibility that they will detain you. In your case I would advise that you ...
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| pre-nuptial and mutual agreement | 3/30/2009 |
Q: i am wondering the differences of the two terms. In addition, is it obligatory for a couple to do ...
A: Pat: as far as I am aware, there is no difference in the terms. I guess someone could put together a ...
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| psychological abuse case | 3/30/2009 |
Q: i am have finally come to terms with the end of a relationship with my german partner who i lived ...
A: I am sorry to hear about your situation. German law does allow for you to receive half of any and ...
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| Kids on two continents | 3/28/2009 |
Q: I was divorced in Germany in 1997 and moved back to the USA. Since that point, I have paid child ...
A: Ray: yes, the rate should be adjusted. But you want to be careful that you don't end up paying a ...
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| german marriage law | 3/26/2009 |
Q: I am an english woman leaving a good job with an excellent pension/ life in England to marry a ...
A: Lisa: my legal advice would be NOT to sign such a prenuptial agreement. The terms you describe ...
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| nachlass | 3/26/2009 |
Q: My great aunt died and was a german citizen. My family was instructed to send our birth and death ...
A: Diana: in principle the German courts can get involved in an attempt to make the person comply, but ...
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| Re: Child custody | 3/24/2009 |
Q: I am American citizen who married a German citizen in Denmark 3 months ago, and did get the ...
A: You would, of course, be entitled to child support for your daughter. But since she is already 3 ...
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| Widow | 3/23/2009 |
Q: They wanted a divorce but nothing was ever finalised and they may have got back together. What is ...
A: Jerome: I would need to establish definitively whether or not they were divorced before I can say ...
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| nachlass | 3/22/2009 |
Q: My great aunt died and was a german citizen. My family was instructed to send our birth and death ...
A: Diana: This is an interesting question and situation. I assume the relative who refuses to send his ...
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| Re: Child custody | 3/19/2009 |
Q: I am American citizen who married a German citizen in Denmark 3 months ago, and did get the ...
A: Susanna: If both parties agree to the divorce then the normal 1-year separation period can be ...
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| child maintenance | 3/17/2009 |
Q: please can you advise how I should read the dusseldorfer tabelle? I have 2 children from my previous ...
A: Joe: sorry for my delay in responding. She should refer to the system in the country where the ...
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| extended family reunion | 3/14/2009 |
Q: My family desperately needs your advice on truly critical situation: my brother (kyrgyz citizen) ...
A: Uli: there is a chance this could be arranged, but these such cases are extremely complicated, so I ...
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| german child support issues | 3/13/2009 |
Q: I just read a similar story about a child support order coming from Germany. The story was somewhat ...
A: Scott: thanks for the mail. I cannot tell for certain what may have happened in your situation, but ...
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| Married to a German divorcing in Texas | 3/12/2009 |
Q: I was wanting to know about the validity of a U.S. divorce in Texas even though I was married in ...
A: Hunter: the divorce will be legal and legitimate as long as you have the US decree translated and ...
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| German Inheritance Law & Tax | 3/11/2009 |
Q: My aunt died last year, leaving her estate to 4 nieces and 3 nephews. 6 of us live in Canada. The ...
A: Jackie: thanks for the question. It could happen that the courts will remove the executor status ...
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| Renegotiating a Settlement | 3/11/2009 |
Q: Background: A son of mine is living in Germany and married to a Polish woman that has a German ...
A: Sorry for the confusion, Bob. I only meant that he would need to prove his case for earning less in ...
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| Renegotiating a Settlement | 3/10/2009 |
Q: Background: A son of mine is living in Germany and married to a Polish woman that has a German ...
A: Bob: thanks for the question. Normally support payments are recalculated when life circumstances ...
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| US citizen to file in States or Not? Married to German National | 3/10/2009 |
Q: My boyfriend (US military) is currently separated to a German national whom we believe has filed in ...
A: Heather: since his wife filed there in Germany he can no longer file in the States. If he would like ...
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| Inheritance of Bank Account in Germany | 3/9/2009 |
Q: I hope I can provide you with enough information so you can provide a possible answer. My mother ...
A: Karen: thanks for the question. It does sound correct that additional documentation may be needed ...
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| advanced child support | 3/9/2009 |
Q: My boyfriend, a u.s. citizen recently retired from the army, received a letter from the german ...
A: Sarah: if the divorce is in process he should ask his lawyer to address the matter. If he does not ...
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| no residence permit | 3/8/2009 |
Q: my elderly father has been over in Germany since 3/2006. He was born there, but became a US citizen ...
A: Elsie: If he was born in Germany I assume he may have German citizenship. Do you know if this is the ...
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| Divorce, children | 3/4/2009 |
Q: My experiences with life in Germany are quite different, namely that the results of German family ...
A: Kevin: if you wish to engage my services then you can contact me directly at ...
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| Divorce, childdren | 3/4/2009 |
Q: My experiences with life in Germany are quite different, namely that the results of German family ...
A: Kevin: I tend to agree with your assessment of the german court system. In fact, in the 1990s there ...
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| Divorce & Inheritance | 3/3/2009 |
Q: My husband was in the military and married a German woman while stationed in Germany. He later got ...
A: Karen: German courts require a translated (by a certified German translator), notarized copy of the ...
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| German Citizenship | 3/3/2009 |
Q: I am an American, born in America from German parents. My father died before I was born. Because ...
A: Victor: Sorry for my delay in responding. I do believe that you can apply for and receive dual ...
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| Divorce, children | 3/2/2009 |
Q: I am a us citizen living in Texas, I had orders for all family member to relocate to the state, we ...
A: Kevin: First, my office is in the States, in South Carolina, with a partner branch in Munich ...
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| Child Maintenance | 3/2/2009 |
Q: I am a UK citizen and resident. I am married and have 2 children with my wife. I am in the final ...
A: I will attempt to answer each of them in order: 1. Yes, that will be taken into account when ...
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| paternity tests | 3/2/2009 |
Q: My husband was in the military 16 yrs ago, stationed in germany. He was contacted a couple of yrs ...
A: Jill: Unfortunately the German authorities do sometimes require that the person travel to Germany to ...
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| U.S tax credit on German inheritance? | 3/1/2009 |
Q: I am a U.S. citizen who recently inherited money from my great aunt (a German citizen) who died in ...
A: Marlo: you have to report the money here, but you should not be taxed on it if you paid the taxes in ...
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| German Life insurance/will | 2/28/2009 |
Q: I'm an american citizen and my husband is a german citizen. We have one child and another due this ...
A: Rebekah: If you are named as the beneficiary of the life insurance policy it should not matter what ...
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| Divorce, childdren | 2/28/2009 |
Q: I am a us citizen living in Texas, I had orders for all family member to relocate to the state, we ...
A: Since you have already received papers from a German lawyer stating that your wife wants a divorce, ...
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| second marriage | 2/27/2009 |
Q: Respected sir I want to ask that if a german nationality holder man get married again with another ...
A: Aleena: no, a German national cannot be married again without getting divorced first. The ...
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| german insolvency law | 2/24/2009 |
Q: I work for a germany company but I am located in the UK. My salary is paid by the company and my ...
A: Bob: I'm sorry but this is really outside of my expertise. I'm a family lawyer and not really ...
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| Prenuptial Agreements--alimony; also residency for an international spouse | 2/24/2009 |
Q: I am an American (USA) citizen, currently living in Germany (Hessen area). I have been dating a ...
A: A prenuptial agreement such as you speak of would be legal under German law. Since you live in ...
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| german mom -american born baby | 2/18/2009 |
Q: I am a german citizen ,but have been a permanent resident in the US for the past 14 yrs. I`m ...
A: Monika: According to German law, if you're not married you will receive sole custody of the child. ...
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| Paternal rights | 2/18/2009 |
Q: I have a german girlfriend whom I know since almost 2 yrs. She is currently in Germany pregnant with ...
A: Roy: In the case that the relationship doesn't work out you would be obligated to pay child support ...
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| Status of Niederlassungerlaubnis after divorce | 2/16/2009 |
Q: I came to Germany with Visum zur Eheschließung and after marriage with my German wife got a ...
A: You need to be married for 4 years and live together officially for at least 4 years in Germany in ...
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| Child support payments | 2/15/2009 |
Q: My German wife left me 12 years ago and returned to Germany with our 18month old daughter. She lived ...
A: The child support payments increase over the years when the child gets older. The German court might ...
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| marry with a german girl | 2/15/2009 |
Q: i am in pakistan . i wana marry with a german national girl after 3 years. can u tell me if i marry ...
A: Hammad: If you marry a German citizen you'll be granted first a 2-year visa to live in Germany. If ...
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| Inheritance/testamentary | 2/14/2009 |
Q: My friend who is a Sri Lankan citizen died in Germany. About 2 weeks before his death while in ...
A: Normally the law that applies to an inheritance is the law of the country where the estate is ...
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| age cut off for support | 2/11/2009 |
Q: What is the age limit in germany.I live in the states and have no clue to this,also trying to get in ...
A: Patrick: That would work quickest and best, yes. My firm, German Legal Services, is set up to handle ...
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| Child support payments | 2/10/2009 |
Q: My German wife left me 12 years ago and returned to Germany with our 18month old daughter. She lived ...
A: I understand your situation. But according to German law (Dusseldorfer table) you are obligated to ...
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| pre nup | 2/8/2009 |
Q: i have a question in regards to german marriage and divorce law. I have been living with my ...
A: In general I would advice you not to sign a pre nup. Because you sign off your right to claim ...
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| Triing to stay in germany with my wife | 2/6/2009 |
Q: I am a American living in germany with my german wife , She speaks some english english ,but not ...
A: what you describe sounds, unfortunately, like the familiar experiences most foreigners have when ...
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| Divorce Expense and Time in Germany, Travel with Child | 2/5/2009 |
Q: I've lived in Germany for 15 years and been married for 10. I'm U.S. and my wifes German. Our son is ...
A: The average divorce costs with a child involved are ca. 2000,00 Euro. It can be less if the parties ...
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| German Elternunterhalt Law internationally | 2/4/2009 |
Q: Do you know if you receive a German letter from Germany (to the US) asking for financial disclosure ...
A: It doesn't matter which citizenship the children have according to the German SGB. That means you ...
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| child support | 2/3/2009 |
Q: I am a former American soldier. I was stationed in Germany from 1988 to 1990. I presently live ...
A: Alan: thanks for the question. Sorry it has taken me longer than usual to respond. The reason for my ...
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| german marrying american | 2/1/2009 |
Q: I am a German citizen, currently living in the US. I am marrying an American citizen. We will marry ...
A: You will need to get your marriage registered in Germany. Call the Standesamt in your hometown to ...
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| Scheidung in Mauritius dt recht | 1/30/2009 |
Q: Guten Tag, Mein Mann und ich, beide Deutsche, haben vor 15 Jahren in Deutschland nach dt. Recht ...
A: Sehr geehrte Frau von Kirchmann, Sie haben Recht, dass nach Art. 17 I i.V.m. Art. 14 I Nr. 1 EGBGB ...
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| foreign inheritance - Germany | 1/29/2009 |
Q: this question is further to Brian's questions relating to a firm in Berlin indicating the an estate ...
A: Marianne: such firms are in many people's eyes predatory law firms. They attend public releases of ...
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| Back Child Support/lawyer/child support | 1/28/2009 |
Q: Ok My husband was stationed in Germany and had a relationship with a woman. She then got pregnant ...
A: Normally you would only have one month to appeal any paternity claims, so it looks like the courts ...
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| Child Support | 1/26/2009 |
Q: married my wife in england whilst i was stationed in germany in 1993 she is german and i am ...
A: According to German law you are obligated to pay the minimum child support amount according to the ...
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| Child support responsibilty from German citizen to a US citizen. | 1/25/2009 |
Q: I'am a 23 year old American citizen living in the US. I met a girl in the US that has dual ...
A: As long as the mother lives in Germany you are obligated according to German law to pay child ...
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| age cut off for support | 1/23/2009 |
Q: What is the age limit in germany.I live in the states and have no clue to this,also trying to get ...
A: I assume you are asking when you will no longer be required to pay child support for a child of your ...
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| Vorfaelligkeitsentschaedigung fuer US Army-Angehoerige bei Umzug von D nach USA? | 1/21/2009 |
Q: Mein Mann (US Army) und ich haben 2004 eine Wohnung in Heidelberg gekauft. Im Mai 2008 bekamen wir ...
A: Hallo Stefanie, der BGH (Bundesgerichtshof)hat in seiner Entscheidung von 2004 entschieden, dass ...
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| Child support | 1/19/2009 |
Q: My husband was station in Germany a while back and now he has received a letter wanting to test ...
A: You need to look up the newest Dusseldorfer table to find out the amount your husband is obligated ...
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| child support | 1/18/2009 |
Q: in 2001 my girlfriend gave birth to a baby girl, being a father was great, but i could not find work ...
A: You are obligated to pay child support according to the Dusseldorfer table. The payments can also be ...
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| Inheritence | 1/15/2009 |
Q: A German friend of mine, resident in UK for last 40 yrs, died last yr. Her will left everything to ...
A: Griffin, You need to obtain an inheritance certificate (Erbschein) from the German court ...
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| Inheritance tax | 1/14/2009 |
Q: Burgess, I am an American living in Germany and will be receiving an inheritance left by uncle. His ...
A: There is an international treaty that prevents you from paying inheritance taxes in the US and in ...
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| unterhalts | 1/12/2009 |
Q: My problem is, I recently seperated from my daughters father, he is German Iam British, our daughter ...
A: I assume that you live with your daughter in Germany. If so You have the right to receive the full ...
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| egyptian baby born in germany | 1/7/2009 |
Q: I am an egyptian women married to egyptian man having a german residency and living there. me and my ...
A: I am not an immigration law expert. But as far as I know the child will no receive the German ...
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| Custody | 1/6/2009 |
Q: I am an American living in Karlstein Germany at the moment. My wife is German. We have three small ...
A: Your wife can stay in Germany if she decides to do so. In the long run she would need to file for ...
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| immigration visa and divorce | 1/5/2009 |
Q: My older brother in Germany married a woman of East African nationality (i will call her "Dani"), ...
A: First of all I have to say that I am not an Immigration law expert. But I guess that Dani would need ...
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| Child Support | 1/4/2009 |
Q: I am a german citizen and had a daughter w/ a us solider. We had relationship about 6 mo prior to ...
A: You need to obtain a German court order to enforce child support payments in the US. The payments ...
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| child custody | 1/3/2009 |
Q: Greetings Carolin, I have 4 year son with german woman and would like to move back to the states ...
A: If you are not married but signed all the documents for the Vaterschaftsanerkennung you have joint ...
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| How to file a divorce in Germany and obtain a child support against german citizen? | 12/31/2008 |
Q: My sister is married to a German citizen and she have permanent resident there in Germany. Now, she ...
A: Your sister can not leave Germany permanently with the child without the father's permission. In ...
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| child custody | 12/19/2008 |
Q: I am a british woman fighting for custody of my 4yr old twins who are of German /British ...
A: German law does apply for custody and child support issues. It's had to say how long the ...
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| Child state support | 12/17/2008 |
Q: I married a german women in the early 90s we are still married, we have 2 kids 14 aand 15. I lived ...
A: According to German law you are obligated to pay the money back that the Jugendamt paid over the ...
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| child support | 12/15/2008 |
Q: I am a Canadian citizen with a child by a German man. we were not married, I resident in, and have ...
A: I'm sorry you are disappointed with my answer. As I tried to point out, there are two ways to have ...
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| Child visitation | 12/13/2008 |
Q: This is for my husband; his ex wife is german and moved back to germany last year with their 4 year ...
A: Your husband is according to German law only allowed to receive visitation rights if the mother has ...
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| How much should I pay? | 12/11/2008 |
Q: I have two children with two different women and both living in germany,and am paying the child ...
A: Generally you are obligated to pay at least 279,00 Euro child support per child each month. You are ...
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| child maintenance | 12/10/2008 |
Q: Him and his wife are getting divorced through the UK Law (she is German, he is British) They have ...
A: As long as the children are living in Germany German law applies. The Duesseldorfer Tabelle ...
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| DNA test | 12/9/2008 |
Q: my name is Walter and I was stationed in Germany during 1995 to 1997. I moved to Georgia in 2005 and ...
A: Your situation is difficult because the mother has already a German court decision to enforce child ...
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| Please I need your advise | 12/8/2008 |
Q: I am PhD student(Promotion) in Göttingen. I asked Jugendamt to help me for my daughter for ...
A: I understand your problem. According to German law you don't have the right to receive Kindergeld ...
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| Kidnaping!? | 12/7/2008 |
Q: I am a German citizen and i have a son he is also a German I am Married to an American. We moved to ...
A: You probably violated the Hague Convention by moving with your child to the US without the father's ...
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| Visitation / Child Support | 12/3/2008 |
Q: I'm a U.S. Citizen who has a three year old son with a German Citizen living in Berlin. I support my ...
A: My business partner from Munich, she is a family lawyer as well, would be glad to enforce child ...
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| Child Visitation and Support | 12/1/2008 |
Q: I am a US citizen, my fiancee is German and plans to emigrate to the US when we are married. He is ...
A: It is sad that your fiancee is not able to see his children regularly. Unfortunately it is almost ...
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| Spousal & child support | 11/30/2008 |
Q: "My husband has decided to divorce me even though I asked him to try and work it out for the kids. ...
A: You need to hire me and my partner if you want to be represented by us. We can file for support for ...
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| divorce | 11/27/2008 |
Q: ich bin, und war, deutscher Staatsbürger. Meine Frau ist amerikanerin wohnhaft in Puerto Rico.1971 ...
A: My partner from Munich and I would be glad to file for divorce for you in your hometown in Germany. ...
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| Spousal & child support | 11/26/2008 |
Q: "My husband has decided to divorce me even though I asked him to try and work it out for the kids. ...
A: The child support payments depend on the Duesseldorfer Tabelle. If your husband's net income after ...
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| Visitation outside of Germany | 11/18/2008 |
Q: If I cannot fly and my child is 6 yrs old. How much visitation can I get if she comes to the ...
A: According to the German court decisions children are allowed to fly by themselves with the help of a ...
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| change in German law? | 11/17/2008 |
Q: she still live's in the USA as a German national with resident alien status with green card, she ...
A: I am sorry but I am not an immigration law expert. You need to contact the nearest German Embassy or ...
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| marriage seperation | 11/16/2008 |
Q: me and my husband have been seperated for some months and I will like to know if its worth working ...
A: According to German law your husband will need to pay child support (until the child turns 18 years ...
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| Child maintenance | 10/20/2008 |
Q: This concerns a german lady living in Germany. Having had a baby boy to an English boyfriend, how ...
A: my business partner from Munich and I would be glad to obtain a German court decision for your ...
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| dual citizenship | 10/17/2008 |
Q: I was born in Germany in the year 1984 to 2 U.S. parents. I lived in Germany from 1984 till the year ...
A: John: I am not an expert on US law, so I can't say what the US might rule, but I know that it is ...
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| divorce question | 10/14/2008 |
Q: I am not married yet, but I plan to be next month. I am wondering if something terrible happens in ...
A: You would indeed need to secure a divorce or a separation agreement that allows you to return to the ...
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| Fathers rights | 10/11/2008 |
Q: My son was in the army and stationed in Germany, during this time he met a girl and they had a ...
A: Your son has the right to speak with his daughter on the phone once a week. He also is allowed to ...
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| Schooling while in Germany | 10/10/2008 |
Q: Greetings, and thanks for taking the time to consider our situation. My family will be in Europe ...
A: Normally children in Germany need to attend German schools. Homeschooling is officially not allowed. ...
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| inheritance | 10/9/2008 |
Q: My mother moved here over 40 years ago from Germany. She passed away last year. One of her ...
A: If the testament is valid you are not entitled to a part of the inheritance. But if the testament is ...
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| Marriage between German and Costa Rican | 10/8/2008 |
Q: I'm from Costa Rica, my fiance is from Germany. We are planning on marrying and living in Germany. ...
A: I am sorry but I don't know if it will be better for you to marry in Costa Rica or in Germany. I ...
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| Divorce and Child Custody | 10/6/2008 |
Q: Carolin, I filed for divorce from my wife of 3+ years last month. She is a US Citizen with a ...
A: It will be difficult for you to have custody determined here since the mother is living in Germany ...
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| Moved to Germany | 10/5/2008 |
Q: Carolin. I divorced some 5 years ago in the UK. The court proceedings awarded house and most assets ...
A: Keith: your reduced salary should entitle you to lower payments, but I'll need more specifics until ...
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| child support and rights | 10/4/2008 |
Q: i got a baby from a german guy, have lots of troubles in assuming it as i had to quit my job ...
A: The German father has to pay child support. Because you live in the US the amounts depend on the ...
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| Defacto relationships | 10/3/2008 |
Q: I have assets in Germany but I live in Australia and have a de facto partner and we are about to ...
A: The Australian prenuptial agreement will be valid in Germany if you live and marry in Australia and ...
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| child support case judgement | 10/2/2008 |
Q: I have just lost a child support case in Germany. I have to pay maintenance from 2005 because the ...
A: I am sorry but it common practice that the Jugendamt and the German courts send their letters out in ...
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| marriage in Germany | 9/11/2008 |
Q: am English and divorced my partner is a German National, we have no children and none on the way. We ...
A: Is there any way of obtaining a copy from the court where you were married? I would think that this ...
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| divorced or not | 8/31/2008 |
Q: A very good friend of mine whilst serving Germany in 1991 married a German lady. In 1995 the ...
A: Paul: German law does not grant a divorce automatically. He can file for divorce and have the ...
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| German Inheritance | 8/27/2008 |
Q: My father just recently passed away (2008), he was a German citizen and retired as a Beamter bei Der ...
A: According to German law your Pflichtteil will be 1/4 of the inheritance. The inheritance will ...
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| German plantiff seeking child support from U.S. Defendant | 8/27/2008 |
Q: I asked another Online Expert some questions, and need services, but he is booked. Can you provide ...
A: I would be glad to help you in this matter with my partner from Munich. According to German law your ...
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| Separation assets | 7/23/2008 |
Q: I am Brazilian-US citizen I married a German woman, we've lived for about 18 months together, ...
A: Wilson: she is only entitled to any assets you may have acquired during your marriage. As you say ...
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| Late Child Support Payment | 7/23/2008 |
Q: Burgess, About four years ago, a friend of mine and I had a bit too much to drink, had sex and she ...
A: According to German law you have to pay minimum child support no matter if you have a job or not. ...
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| Step parent adoption | 7/22/2008 |
Q: My husband was not married to his German girlfriend. In 2005 she moved to England to live with him ...
A: According to German law the mother has sole custody because your husband was not married when the ...
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| Visa Stamp | 7/22/2008 |
Q: I'm just merried with a german woman on 18 july 2008 in Bornholm-Denmark and I came/citizen of ...
A: Did you notify the locally responsible German authorities (perhaps the Standesamt) that you were ...
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| Notary | 7/21/2008 |
Q: I am British and my separated Husband is German born with dual citizenship, To keep a long story ...
A: Melanie: have you tried contacting a British lawyer about this? Since he seems to be in England at ...
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| German/American Divorce | 7/21/2008 |
Q: My husband is a German citizen and I am American. I moved to Germany 10 months ago and we were ...
A: Stephanie: I'm sorry to hear about your situation. The potentially good news is that any property ...
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| Germany inheritance | 7/21/2008 |
Q: My brother and I have inherited some property in the municipality of Goldenstedt, Germany, which is ...
A: Denise: there are no web sites in English that I know of, but you can try to search for "real estate ...
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| german family law | 7/12/2008 |
Q: My German boyfriend of 3 years has asked me to marry him. He is military and is posted back to ...
A: Don't sign the prenuptial agreement. It would mean that you have no financial rights if you would ...
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| German adoption/American father | 7/10/2008 |
Q: I met Jutta in America and we married early in 2008 and moved back to Germany. May 18th Keenan was ...
A: I am sorry that you are disappointed with my answer. But German authorities often don't provide ...
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| dual citizenship | 7/9/2008 |
Q: the father of my son is already married and the son has a german passport. is it possible that my ...
A: If you live in the US the child support will be calculated according to US law. I can only help to ...
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| dual citizenship | 7/4/2008 |
Q: the father of my son is already married and the son has a german passport. is it possible that my ...
A: According to German law the wife of your son's father will inherit 50 percent and the children of ...
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| Inheritance | 6/29/2008 |
Q: My mom received a letter from a German courthouse stating that one of her brothers died and she is ...
A: Your mother has one month to refuse the inheritance in writing at the court. Otherwise she is ...
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| I got married in Germany and now I'm gettting divorced | 6/24/2008 |
Q: I am in the Army in Afghanistan and have been sending my wife money each month. We were planning to ...
A: The German government can enforce child support payments through the US court system. But it will ...
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| So when does German Alimony end | 6/18/2008 |
Q: My husband was legally separated in 1975 paid court ordered unterhalt until actually divorced in ...
A: If his ex-wife can support herself with her retirement payments your husband is not obligated to pay ...
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| German Marriage Contract | 6/17/2008 |
Q: In New York, a marital agreement must be signed in a specific manner or else it will not be ...
A: According to Art. 1410 German Civil Code (Buergerliches Gesetzbuch) the marital agreement is valid ...
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| Inheritance | 6/14/2008 |
Q: I'm a US citizen and will inherit a house in Munich from my uncle. I will be the only inheritant. ...
A: According to the German inheritance taxes you have to pay 17 percent in taxes if the value of the ...
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| Divorce from a German Spoouse | 6/9/2008 |
Q: I'm an American civilian stationed in Germany. I wish to divorce my German wife. If I understand ...
A: You can file for divorce in Germany while you live there. My partner from Munich and I would be glad ...
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| Paternity issues | 6/8/2008 |
Q: Hopefully you can provide some information to me. I was married to a German Citizen in Germany in ...
A: According to German law you are not obligated to pay for a child that is not yours after you got ...
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| Moving back to Germany or staying in US | 5/31/2008 |
Q: My husband and I have been married for 10 years. We have always lived in the US. My husband is a ...
A: I am not a immigration law expert. Your husband will receive his retirement benefits after he turned ...
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| Seperation/Custody of a child/maintenance/division of property | 5/30/2008 |
Q: You have answered a question for myself and my GF previously but we have another question that ...
A: She can move to the UK after her daughter turned 16 years old without the fathers permission if they ...
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| Child Support and school | 5/26/2008 |
Q: Guten Tag Frau Burgess. I have a question about my son and school. I am an American citizen, ex ...
A: The child support/school payments can be adjusted if you loose your job. But you have to pay a ...
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| Child support | 5/20/2008 |
Q: I'm trying to help someone. She is a woman who lived in Germany and got divorced in Germany. She ...
A: The mother needs to obtain a child support decision from the responsible court in Indonesia. ...
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| AM I DIVORCED? | 5/17/2008 |
Q: GOOD DAY,CAN YOU PLEASE HELP ME.I WAS MARRIED IN 1999 IN ENGLAND.WE THEN MOVED TO SOUTHERN IRELAND ...
A: I would be glad to contact the family court in your (ex-) wife's hometown to find out if you got ...
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| German Divorce Law | 5/13/2008 |
Q: A German citizen and her children are in dreadful need for your advice. PLEASE KEEP THIS QUESTION ...
A: I think if your niece is divorced according to Egyptian law her ex-husband would only need to ...
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| Paternity | 5/12/2008 |
Q: I am German & I have a 11 year old daughter with an american who resides in N.C.His dad was ...
A: You have to file for the Vaterschaftsanerkennung/paternity acknowledgement and child support at the ...
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| Is the Duesseldorfer Tabelle the final word? | 4/25/2008 |
Q: My husband has a 5yr old kid with another woman. They were never married but he is on the birthcert. ...
A: I understand your situation. But your husband has to pay the minimum child support per month ...
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| child support | 4/24/2008 |
Q: I have a question about child support. I am German/American and my Ex-husband is a US citizen. We ...
A: According to the Duesseldorfer Tabelle you are entiled to at least 516,00 Euro child support per ...
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| Germany - inheritance law | 4/22/2008 |
Q: Is it true that if one makes a claim to an estate that their also "inherits" the debt? Or is it ...
A: According to German law you can only inherit the debt if there are no assets left. If you don't want ...
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| Jordanian German divorce | 4/17/2008 |
Q: i have a friend that has been divorced to her german spouse according to the jordanina law, and then ...
A: I don't know how the division of assets will be in this case because they got divorced according to ...
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| Kinderunterhalts for the Unemployed | 4/15/2008 |
Q: I am an American living & working in Germany. During my 7 year marriage with my ex-wife (German), we ...
A: You can find the english version of the Duesseldorfer Tabelle online: newest Dusseldorfer table.jpg. ...
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| Visitation Rights | 4/6/2008 |
Q: I´ve been divorced from a German National for about five years. We have a daughter that is twelve ...
A: You have the right to see your daughter on a regular basis (for example every second weekend and ...
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| Residency Petition | 3/19/2008 |
Q: I am an American Soldier currently stationed in the United States. I was stationed in Germany from ...
A: Your best bet is to pursue this as a Hague Convention kidnapping case. You have until August 2008 to ...
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| American-German speration/child custody | 3/12/2008 |
Q: Schulz-Burgess, I am an American citizen married to a German citizen living in Germany. We are in ...
A: My business partner from Munich (she is a family lawyer herself) and I would be glad to help you in ...
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| Divorce in Germany | 3/11/2008 |
Q: I am an American man having a internet and telephone relationship with a German man (Dan) in Berlin ...
A: Unfortunately I am not a immigration law expert. Normally a married spouse can receive a permanent ...
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| German/US visitation | 3/7/2008 |
Q: Appreciate info...While stationed in Germany (US Army) I meet my ex-wife came back to the states got ...
A: According to German law your daughter will not be allowed to visit you alone in the US before she ...
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| VISITATION & SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER | 3/6/2008 |
Q: I am a US Soldier in the states, and my son is living in Germany with his German mother. How do I ...
A: You have to contact the US state department in Washington to find out about the social security ...
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| Divorce from German | 2/29/2008 |
Q: Ms. Schulz-Burgess, I am an American in the US Air Force married to a German man and staioned in ...
A: You can file for divorce in Germany after you were separated for 1 year (or both parties agree to ...
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| Child Support/visitation | 2/13/2008 |
Q: I've been divorced now for one year, I live in South Carolina and my children live in Germany with ...
A: Timothy, The child support has to be calculated by your average net income (after taxes, health ...
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| Unterhalt | 2/12/2008 |
Q: Sehr geehrte Frau Schulz, mein Sohn und ich wohnen in Wiesbaden/Deutschland und ich habe ein ...
A: Dorothea, wenn der Vater nicht regelmaessig Unterhalt zahlt, koennen Sie das Jugendamt einschalten. ...
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| citizenship | 2/4/2008 |
Q: I am a U.S. citizen. I was married in 1989 in Germany to a German man. We came back to the states ...
A: You never received German citizenship with your marriage. You just were allowed to live in Germany ...
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| child support enforcement | 1/28/2008 |
Q: Guten tag, I have a U.S.(Massachusetts) child support court order. My ex-husband lives in Kleve, ...
A: You need to enforce the US court support decision through the German court system ...
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| Father's debts in Germany | 1/27/2008 |
Q: My father moved to Germany in 1986 to be close to his brother, two sisters, and his nieces and ...
A: Marta: Thanks for the question. If you do not have any income of your own and you put all of your ...
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| Spousal Support | 1/25/2008 |
Q: If I get a joint custody order in the US for my son who is now 12, will the German courts enforce ...
A: Michael: Is your son in the US or in Germany? I assume your ex-wife/wife is in Germany and your son ...
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| Inheritance | 1/17/2008 |
Q: This is a bit of a complicated case but my divorced mother, who had German nationality died recently ...
A: According to German law you as the sole child have the right to receive a "Pflichtteil" in the ...
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| child support | 1/15/2008 |
Q: I have tried so many avenues that I am almost running out of ideas. I divorced my German husband in ...
A: Maggie: I apologize. I actually wrote a longer answer to your follow-up but everything except the ...
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| child support | 1/8/2008 |
Q: I have tried so many avenues that I am almost running out of ideas. I divorced my German husband in ...
A: According to German law his friend is not obligated to give you any information. Maybe you can try ...
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| Inheritance Law Germany | 1/7/2008 |
Q: I really appreciate your time on this. Happy New Year 2008. Now, here goes our problem My french ...
A: According to German law you have to refuse the inheritance with in 1 month after you found out that ...
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| divorce | 1/5/2008 |
Q: i am fileing for a divorce sometime this comming week what im intrested in knowing is how much money ...
A: The minimum child support for US citizen is 203,00 Euro. I would be glad to calculate your support ...
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| Child Custody | 1/4/2008 |
Q: Ms. Schulz-Burgess, I am an American Soldier. I was stationed in Germany for over 5 years. While I ...
A: Unfortunately what you read about the German courts about custody is true. I would advice you to ...
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| Separation-rights to child-property | 12/18/2007 |
Q: I am UK Citizen my expartner German we have a daughter J born 25/03/2003. We met in Tanzania and she ...
A: I understand that you were not treated fairly by your partner. You still need to be careful and ...
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| Paternity | 12/4/2007 |
Q: My (ex)girlfriend, a German, and presently living in Germany has just given birth to a child. I am ...
A: Because your child and the mother live in Germany support, custody and visitation rights are ...
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| divorce | 11/29/2007 |
Q: my friends was married to a German citizen here in the USA he is currently striding to file for ...
A: Unfortunately it is true that the German law says that it is officially his child unless the mother ...
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| divorce support - international | 11/28/2007 |
Q: I was married in the US 7 years ago but neither me nor my husband are US citizens. Now I am a ...
A: You have to file for custody for your children if your husband doesn't agree that you leave the ...
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| divorce | 11/15/2007 |
Q: I have question I have 2 kids 4 years old and 5 months old with a German Citizen. We have been ...
A: You can get divorced in the US if you are now both living in the US. You also have to pay child ...
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| Cohabitation in Germany | 11/14/2007 |
Q: My partner is American, I am British, both mid thirties, no children and we have been together 4 ...
A: According to German law you have more rights if you are married. But you have for example the right ...
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| Obtaining divorce in Germany (neither spouse in German) | 11/14/2007 |
Q: I (an American) have been separated from my British husband, who I moved to Germany with in 2003, ...
A: You can file for divorce at the court in your German home town if you still live in Germany. My ...
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| Child support | 11/13/2007 |
Q: Im in need of urgent help. Im a serving soldier now based in the UK, with full custody/residential ...
A: Your situation is complicated. The mother is obligated to pay child support. The decision you have ...
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| My Fiance's Situation... | 11/12/2007 |
Q: I hope you can advise us. I am an American and my fiance is a German. We had met in New York while ...
A: According to German law your partner is obligated to pay support to his children and to his wife as ...
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| divorce - condominium | 11/8/2007 |
Q: I am 41 years old woman - Czech citizen Married in Prague, Czech Republic with my husband - German ...
A: You can file for divorce in Germany. The court will only split your and your husband's properties if ...
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| Who has jurisdiction? | 11/6/2007 |
Q: I am asking this question on behalf of my brother. He and his wife (both American citizens) were ...
A: Yes they need to file for divorce in Germany. They can get the divorce registered in the US after ...
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| child support from a german father | 11/6/2007 |
Q: I am pregnant from a German man. I live in Germany,but not married with the person and I want to ...
A: You have custody of your child as long as you don't sign a paper that gives the father joint ...
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| Abandoned | 10/19/2007 |
Q: Liebe Frau Schulz-Burgess, I have read several of your advice responses to questions from many ...
A: I would be glad to calculate what you are obligated to pay for child support and alimony. The ...
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| re: question regarding personal jurisdiction | 10/18/2007 |
Q: My sister and her husband are both US citizens. They were married in the USA and then resided in ...
A: Your sister's husband can file for divorce in Germany. But the US courts have jurisdiction for ...
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| Divorce | 10/17/2007 |
Q: My boyfriend was married to a german woman 5 years ago in germany, he now lives in the United ...
A: Sophia, He can file for divorce in Germany or in the US as long as they don't have any children. In ...
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| PAYMENT OF WIFE'S LEGAL FEES | 10/16/2007 |
Q: I have a friend (an Australian citizen who lives in Australia) that is in a horrible situation where ...
A: His wife is only able to obtain financial aid according to German law if her husband has a very low ...
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| lee-more | 10/15/2007 |
Q: my name is lee-more kohen and i live in Israel (tel Aviva) i am 35 years old Israeli with 2 kids ...
A: I don't know if your children can receive a German passport because this is out of my expertise. The ...
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| requirement for spouse to work once the cild is 3 | 10/13/2007 |
Q: My wife and i started our separation process 2.5 years after we got married (april 2007) when our ...
A: I understand your frustration. The new law according alimony will probably pass in the first half of ...
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| Child Visitation Rights | 10/13/2007 |
Q: I am a British National. My fiance is a German national, and was married to a man frm the Gambia. ...
A: She doesn't need to keep attending the supervised visitation meetings if your German lawyer sends a ...
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| Inheritance | 10/10/2007 |
Q: I am asking this on behalf of my partner. She is the sole child of a German father and he had ...
A: It might take a while for the documents to arrive. If you don't hear anything after a couple of ...
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| German divorce/alimony | 10/8/2007 |
Q: I have been separated from my German husband for 7 months now and have been receiving financial ...
A: your husband will still need to pay alimony if you will file for it during the divorce proceedings. ...
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| Child Support - Germany | 10/6/2007 |
Q: I am British and my wife German and we both permanently reside in the UK. My wife has 2 children ...
A: Cross, It is not very likely that the German lawyer will calculate the child support amounts ...
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| german inheritance | 10/4/2007 |
Q: My parents are both German. When I was 5 they divorced. Then when I was 9 my mother remarried a ...
A: Schmidt, According to German law you have a Pflichtteilsrecht even if your father wrote you out of ...
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| Divorce/Separation proceedings in Germany to non Germans | 9/20/2007 |
Q: Married in England, I am from New Zealand (now aged 45 years)and my husband is Irish (now aged 40 ...
A: Arlene, According to German international private law you can file for divorce in Germany. You will ...
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| divorce in Germany | 9/19/2007 |
Q: Me and my husband are dual military and stationed in Grafenwoer. We both agree on getting a divorce ...
A: Shaneequah, You can file for divorce and custody/child support in Germany. It will cost ca. 2000,00 ...
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| paying money for an unborn child | 9/12/2007 |
Q: I am a soldier stationed in Germany and the mother for the unborn child is telling me that i will ...
A: There is a new law that you have to support mother and child until the child turns three years old. ...
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| Divorce | 9/12/2007 |
Q: I was Canadian soldier stationed in Germany from 1986-1990. I married a German girl while in ...
A: She can not get part of the house or alimony. Normally the army doesn't give information out to the ...
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| German child support | 9/11/2007 |
Q: An American friend has a 25-year old child living in Germany with his German mother. My friend paid ...
A: The father has to support his son until he turns 27 years old if he is attending the University. You ...
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| child support | 9/9/2007 |
Q: My husband has two children with his ex-wife, who is German, and both of the kids were born in the ...
A: The child support has to be calculated according to German law and can only be enforced in the US. ...
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| divorce in germany | 9/7/2007 |
Q: I am british live in germany and was married in germany. seperated from wife december 2002, filed ...
A: Your wife needs to be represented by a lawyer and the lawyer needs to respond to the court. ...
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| Father Rights | 9/3/2007 |
Q: I have a 8 month old son in Germany, I pay child support and I have bought everything that he has. ...
A: According to German law you have the right to visit your son at least 12 days per year. And you have ...
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| Inheritance Law | 8/30/2007 |
Q: My mother has recently passed away in Germany, I am the sole beneficiary to everything. The banks ...
A: The situation seemed to be complicated. I think you will need legal representation. I would be glad ...
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| Notary Public for German Inheritance | 8/13/2007 |
Q: My German Uncle passed away on May 7th, 2007. He left his assets to my sister and I. I am getting ...
A: You don't need to get it notarized if the court is not asking for it. You will need to obtain an ...
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| child support | 8/11/2007 |
Q: My German husband and I are currently living in Bonn but would like to move to the USA (my hometown ...
A: Laura, He might not be able to see his children so often if he moves to the US and the children are ...
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| German law :divorce law | 8/10/2007 |
Q: Am a Kenyan citizen with two children,aged 12 and 6yrs.Am in a 2yrs relationship with a German man ...
A: 1. Your boyfriend has to share the value of the inheritance if he inherited the houses during his ...
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| DIVORCE | 8/10/2007 |
Q: I arrived home to a stack of papers from a German lawyer written in German and some what translated. ...
A: I would be glad to help you in this matter. My partner in Germany (she is a licensed lawyer herself) ...
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| Child Support calculation | 8/9/2007 |
Q: I recently moved from GER to the US. My income is significantly higher over here - even though I'm ...
A: You can deduct the expenses for private retirement plans, you can also deduct the cost for a health ...
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| child custody | 8/8/2007 |
Q: i was stationed in germany for 4 years and i had a daughter. my daughter M lives with her mom in ...
A: According to German law you are allowed to visit your daughter at least for 12 days per year. You ...
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| Sibling financial responsibility | 8/8/2007 |
Q: My mother was a German citizen. She moved to the US in her 20's and became a US citizen. She now ...
A: Pete: If the brother has no closer relatives and no money of his own then, yes, your mother as the ...
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| german fathers inheritance | 8/6/2007 |
Q: my father, a german citizen passed away last october. his house in germany will be sold by the end ...
A: Gabriele: At that price you may actually be exempt from taxes. If you'd like me research this ...
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| ex moving to canada | 8/6/2007 |
Q: My childrens father is planning on returning to Canada. He has dual citizenship. We still have an ...
A: He still has to pay child support according to the Duesseldorfer Tabelle when he lives in Canada. ...
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| Child Support to Germany | 8/2/2007 |
Q: My husband has a child with a woman living in Germany. The child is 3yrs old and the mother has not ...
A: Annika, You can deduct the the child support for his son and for his step daughter if he adopted ...
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| Age a child can choose which parent to live with | 8/2/2007 |
Q: My ex-wife (a German national) and I have a 14 year old son together, she filed for divorce and ...
A: According to German law your son can decide when he turns 16 years old with which parent he wants to ...
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| Child Support to Germany | 7/31/2007 |
Q: My husband has a child with a woman living in Germany. The child is 3yrs old and the mother has not ...
A: Your husband is only still obligated to support the mother if they were married. Otherwise he can ...
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| child support | 7/31/2007 |
Q: I am a US citizen that had a son born in Germany, by his German born mother. The mother and I were ...
A: I would be glad to recalculate what you are obligated to pay for child support after you had two ...
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| Divorce from Austrian Wife from USA | 7/25/2007 |
Q: I will divorce my Austrian wife with whom I have been living for the past 8 years in Germany. She ...
A: You would need to contact the bank that your wife is not allowed to sell the house and you would ...
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| Divorce in Germany | 7/24/2007 |
Q: I and my wife are not citizens of Germany. Married in 2000 in Lithuania that was not EU country at ...
A: You can file for divorce in Germany or in Lithuania. But the German court will be responsible for ...
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| child support | 7/24/2007 |
Q: my son's father is a German citizen and he never paid child support since my 4 1/2 year old was ...
A: Melanie: I'm sorry to hear about your problems. Where to you have a divorce decision from? This will ...
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| custody | 7/23/2007 |
Q: my husband(military)and i are divorcing. If he has filed papers in idaho (they're on "hold"), can I ...
A: Robin: It only matters for the divorce and alimony who filed first. There might be an exception if ...
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| german spousal rights | 7/22/2007 |
Q: My ex.wife, married a german citizen, and now lived for 5 years with my 3 kids....my kids were 14, ...
A: After five years of marriage the mother of your children has the right to stay permanently in ...
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| Divorce from Austrian Wife from USA | 7/20/2007 |
Q: I will divorce my Austrian wife with whom I have been living for the past 8 years in Germany. She ...
A: I would be glad to help you in this matter. You are obligated to pay child support according to ...
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| Canadians separating in Germany, 1 child involved | 7/18/2007 |
Q: My husband and I are both Canadians living in Germany. We have one child, born in Germany in 2004, ...
A: You need your husband's permission or a custody decision from the court in order to take your ...
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| Divorcing a German National | 7/17/2007 |
Q: I hope you can help me. I am currently separated from my German husband who still lives in Germany, ...
A: You can file for divorce in the US. I depends on your home state when you can file. You need to ...
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| on inherit case | 7/17/2007 |
Q: Hallo, i ask question about my boyfriend's inherit case.he has one sister. his parents made a ...
A: The sister is only entitled to her part of the mother's part of the house, not the whole house. If ...
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| Divorce Papers | 7/16/2007 |
Q: me and my boyfriend want to get married, He needs his divorce papers but he was divorced in Germany. ...
A: Lynn: he needs to contact the court (Amtsgericht) in the town in which he was divorced. He needs to ...
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| divorce retirement | 7/16/2007 |
Q: My husband is an American born and raised in Massachusetts. I am also an American born and raised ...
A: I would advice you to file in Germany if you want to claim half of his state retirement during your ...
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| German Divorce | 7/15/2007 |
Q: My partner and his wife were married 16 years ago in Germany. He is Mexican and she is Spanish ...
A: Hone, Your partner is able to divorce his wife in Mexico. I don't know if he is obligated to pay ...
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| Americans divorcing in Germany | 7/12/2007 |
Q: I am in the military and stationed in Germany for a year and a half. I was married in the states to ...
A: I would be glad to file for divorce for you in Germany. It normally takes 3 to 6 months to be final ...
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| child custody --hague convention | 7/11/2007 |
Q: my daughter who is married to an airman at ramstein ab left her husband last may--was forced to ...
A: I would be glad to help your daughter. I charge $150.00 per hour for my services. You need to ...
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| Child support | 7/11/2007 |
Q: The father of my child married, had our child, and divorced in PA, USA. The father then moved out ...
A: I could file for child support for you at the German court if we can find out his address through ...
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| Child Support | 7/10/2007 |
Q: I worked in Germany for about 2 months 10 years ago, met a girl and had a brief relationship with ...
A: According to German law you are obligated to pay child support if the child is yours. I could ...
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| American Soldier divorcing a German National | 6/28/2007 |
Q: I am American soldier who married a German national. I spent 90% of our 2-year marriage in Iraq and ...
A: Andrew: it would likely be easiest to file in Germany. Since you have been deployed in Iraq for the ...
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| Divorce | 6/28/2007 |
Q: I am an American soldier, and i am married to a German citizen. What are the stipulations regarding ...
A: Rick: If you have no children you will likely not have to pay alimony to your wife (unless she is ...
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| Finding German Divorce Decree | 6/26/2007 |
Q: My new husband was formerly married to a German woman, who lived in the US with him until she left ...
A: Angii: I would be happy to contact the Justice of the Peace (Standesamt) for you in the city where ...
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| German?american divorce. | 6/22/2007 |
Q: I have been separated from my German husband for two years. I am an American. Our four year old son ...
A: If your son is living with you in the US I would advise you to file for divorce and custody and ...
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| obligation of alimony for how long | 6/21/2007 |
Q: I am a US citizen working in Germany, my wife and daughter are German. I have been married 2 years ...
A: Dave: thanks for the question and sorry for my delay in answering. After your child turns three your ...
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| Child support + Fathers Rights | 6/20/2007 |
Q: we have this problem. I am german and my husband is a US Soldier. He was stationed in Germany for 8 ...
A: Patrizia: Thanks for the questions. Unfortunately your husband is obligated to pay the minimum child ...
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| German divorce law | 6/15/2007 |
Q: My boyfriend has been separated for more than 3 years from his wife. He intends to file divorce ...
A: Yes, three years means he's legally separated and she cannot contest the divorce. The length may ...
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| permanent visa | 6/14/2007 |
Q: My friend lives in germany for the last 5 years, had temporary visas based on marriage but they ...
A: Vlad: Since she has been in Germany for 5 years already, her chances should be pretty good for being ...
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| German Heir | 6/13/2007 |
Q: I am a german/american living in the us,and the rest of my family lives in germany.My father died ...
A: Brigitte: you're entitled to 1/3 of the inheritance. You need a lawyer to help enforce your rights ...
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| german divource | 6/10/2007 |
Q: i am a us soldier in California, my wife a German national, she left me 4 years ago and i want to ...
A: Todd: you can file in the US, but child support, visitation, alimony, and custody will need to be ...
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| The right to pay, but no right to relate. | 6/9/2007 |
Q: I am an Australian citizen by birth who has never lived in Germany. I’ve only ever been there for ...
A: and I am sorry to hear about your unfortunate situation. The reason you are subject to German law is ...
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| Visitation/Custody Rights of Unwed Father | 6/6/2007 |
Q: I am an American who must live in Göttingen, Lower Saxony, Germany because I want to spend a lot of ...
A: Jeff: you have visitation rights of a minimum of 12 days a year and likely more (especially ...
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| child custody in stuttgart I really need help | 6/6/2007 |
Q: I am a soldier serving in the U.S Army and I need legal advice, purposes involving the Germany ...
A: I am very troubled to hear about your situation. Your next move should be to provide the courts with ...
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| house ownership/divorce | 6/5/2007 |
Q: I have been separated from my German husband since 3/2000. We jointly own a house which he lives in. ...
A: Martha: Unfortunately a divorce will be required if you wish to force him to buy you out or sell the ...
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| Maintenance law help | 6/5/2007 |
Q: I am hoping you may be able to help my husband and I in finding a solution to our financial ...
A: Rose: If any of the 5 children are from your current husband and/or he has adopted any of them, he ...
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| divorce | 6/4/2007 |
Q: I'm an American and have been married to a German for almost 5 years.I am no longer happy in my ...
A: Erin: Thanks for the question. You've started here, which is a good place to begin actually, so ...
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| Divorce Costs | 6/1/2007 |
Q: I am an American, living in Germany. My wife of 13 years and I are almost certainly going to divorce ...
A: Rob: The division of assets will be 50/50 for anything obtained during the marriage (which, seeing ...
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| Child support, Alimony | 5/27/2007 |
Q: I am an American soldier stationed in Germany, i have a 9 month baby girl with an African-German ...
A: Bobby: actually a law was just passed for parents, including parents that are unmarried, that the ...
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| child support | 5/10/2007 |
Q: my daughter lives with mom in Germany i pay child support, i have no way to contact my daughter i ...
A: Bert: the best thing to do in order to enforce your visitation rights is to hire a lawyer who can ...
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| Divorcing a German man | 5/6/2007 |
Q: I am English. I moved to Germany last April and married my husband, a German citizen, in September ...
A: Angie: Since the home was purchased before you married it wasn't automatically half yours (unless ...
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| Seeking Divorce | 5/3/2007 |
Q: Mrs. Burgess, I am seeking a divorce from my wife of 1 year. We were married in Denmark, on ...
A: It is correct that you need to be separated for one year to file for divorce in Germany. You can ...
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| German Bank Accounts | 5/3/2007 |
Q: "Carolin, Our Mother has passed away in January and had a Bank account in Germany. Both my sister ...
A: Andrea: It sounds like you're dealing with the infamous German bureaucracy. I wish I could tell you ...
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| German Law Divorce | 5/1/2007 |
Q: On 29th of July, 2004, I married a German national under German Law. We never registered the ...
A: Walter: thanks for the question. As you seem to understand, the divorce proceedings will take place ...
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| military man, pregnant German woman | 4/30/2007 |
Q: My fiancee is in Germany right now in the army. he is going to Afghanistan shortly. a few weeks ago ...
A: Heather: Thanks for the question, and I am sorry to hear about this unfortunate set of circumstances ...
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| German liability inheritance | 4/30/2007 |
Q: My parents and I have lived in Canada since 1953 and have been Canadian citizens since 1969. My ...
A: Fred: you will need to refuse the inheritance within two months of being informed of your Uncle's ...
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| Closing a German Bank Account from the US | 4/28/2007 |
Q: Carolin, Our Mother has passed away in January and had a Bank account in Germany. Both my sister ...
A: I am sorry that you have so much trouble with the German bank. Unfortunately that is pretty common. ...
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| child support/visitation | 4/28/2007 |
Q: A German national works here in the US but because of inadequate job opportunities has gotten behind ...
A: Yes, your assumption that he is still entitled to these rights is correct, but I can't say for ...
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| child support/visitation | 4/25/2007 |
Q: A German national works here in the US but because of inadequate job opportunities has gotten behind ...
A: Mary: your best bet is to have the child support calculation adjusted based on his current lower ...
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| foreign blood sample request | 4/25/2007 |
Q: In a paternity case, a German court requests, via the Hague Conventions, a blood sample to be taken ...
A: I will need to do some research to determine what, if anything, can be done here. Sorry for the ...
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| Inheritane from a Deceased Husband | 4/24/2007 |
Q: My friend lives here in the US and her husband just died in Germany. How is she going to work on ...
A: Actually, my firm, German Legal Services, specializes in just such cases. I would organize ...
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| payment dispute | 4/21/2007 |
Q: In early 2005, while stationed in Germany, I rented a car for a trip to Paris. On the way home my ...
A: The company could sue you and ask that you pay for the court costs -- but this is assuming that you ...
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| Child support and Visitation | 4/10/2007 |
Q: This is regarding my husband. He met a German citizen while stationed in the military, they had a ...
A: Jennifer: Thanks for the question. It does indeed sound like your husband's paying too much. How ...
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| Closing a German Bank Acct from the U.S. | 4/9/2007 |
Q: Since our mother passed away in Mar 2006 (father also deceased; both U.S. citizens), my sister & I ...
A: Monica: your best bet would be to get an Erbschein (certificate of inheritance) either here or in ...
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| Child Custody/Child Abduction | 4/7/2007 |
Q: My daugher who is now 2 years old was born in Germany and her dad's German citizenship was still ...
A: you can file for divorce either in Canada or in Germany and thus exert your rights as far as custody ...
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| Can I file divorce in the USA? | 4/4/2007 |
Q: I am a US citizen working in Germany and am married to a German for 2.5 years with a 27 month year ...
A: Herzig: you will need to get a divorce decree here in the US, get the decree translated and ...
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| divorce w/children move back to germany | 4/4/2007 |
Q: I am a german citizen I have a 6 year old son who is from my previous marriage he was born in ...
A: you need to obtain a custody decision here if your husband doesn't agree to grant you custody. If ...
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| German Estate/Debt | 4/3/2007 |
Q: My mother was born in Germany but has lived in the US for 30 years and is a naturalized American ...
A: if an inheritance consists only of debt, the inheritor can refuse to be considered an inheritor. But ...
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| Eligible for entire retirement | 4/3/2007 |
Q: I have been seperated for almost 2 years. Not long ago German court awarded my wife approximately ...
A: Your ex-wife is entitled to 50% of your total retirement assets. However, since your retirement is ...
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| american ex stayed in german and dropped out of site to avoid child support | 3/29/2007 |
Q: I am a U.S.citizen and so was my ex. We got divorced and he was paying child support by court order ...
A: Pamela: yes, your ex will have to be registered somewhere in Germany and it should be fairly ...
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| Inheritance Question | 3/29/2007 |
Q: My father passed away in Germany 25 years ago but I never heard anything about a will, etc. I live ...
A: Margot: Thanks for the question. There is a 3 year statute of limitations on claiming a Pflichtteil. ...
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| child support and citizienship | 3/28/2007 |
Q: I am an American citizen living in Kansas. My ex-wife lives in Germany and is a German nationalist. ...
A: Clint: You are entitled to see your son for an absolute minimum of 12 days per year, so you are ...
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| East German Property Claims/Inheritance | 3/25/2007 |
Q: In September, 2006, my sister, brother and I were contacted by an inheritance investigation firm ...
A: If you are not certain about how to handle the process and/or where exactly the property is located ...
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| divorce | 3/23/2007 |
Q: I was in the military, stationed in Wiesbaden, Germany I met Marcus, who was also in the military ...
A: You can definitely get child support for your son, but I think you'll need to file here in America. ...
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| Divorce in Germany | 3/22/2007 |
Q: I am a U.S. Citizen residing in Germany, and going through a divorce right now that my wife ...
A: I fear there's no way to obtain the decree by the date you're set to return to the US. However, it ...
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| legal help | 3/21/2007 |
Q: my husbands ex girl friend claims her child to be his son, which we doubt for many reasons. she has ...
A: 1. A newly passed law says that the father must pay the mother support as well for the first three ...
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| Child Custody | 3/12/2007 |
Q: My question is a bit complicated. My wife and I are both American and we met in Germany. I had ...
A: It might be possible to initiate divorce proceedings in Germany after you have moved there, but the ...
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| US-German-Group? | 3/8/2007 |
Q: Do you offer something like a group to correspond and exchange US-German custody and visitation ...
A: Silvia: Thanks for the question. Unfortunately I do not offer such a forum as I don't have the ...
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| paternity | 2/27/2007 |
Q: My husband lived in Germany 18 years ago before he moved to the US. Few days ago his very ill ...
A: Your husband would need to know the name of the child and/or the mother to find out whether the ...
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| German Divorce | 2/26/2007 |
Q: I understand that to get a divorce in Germany a couple must be separated for at least 1 year. Is ...
A: Thomas: Unless both parties agree to a divorce there must be a separation period of 1 year. Your ...
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| divorce | 2/23/2007 |
Q: 3 YEARS AGO I MARRIED TO A GERMAN GIRL AND NOW WE WANT DIVORCE. SHE ALREADY HAS HER APPARMENT AND ...
A: You can do one of two things. One, you can wait till you get back to the States and file here, but ...
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| German Inheritance Law | 2/22/2007 |
Q: Can you explain the I,II,& III types of Inheritance Law please.
A: Norman: Here's a short breakdown: Class I concerns inheritances of spouses, children, and ...
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| contesting wills | 2/16/2007 |
Q: Is there a possibility of contesting a will that has been probated last year of 2006, or finding out ...
A: Joan: if you are related to the decedent or named in the will you should have a right to see, and ...
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| German/ US Inheritance Law | 2/12/2007 |
Q: Under German Law for inheritance and gifts, there are three categories/classes into which ...
A: Richard: I'm sorry you were less than satisfied with my answer. Your wife definitely falls under ...
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| Spouse Support | 1/29/2007 |
Q: My wife (who is German) suffered a traumatic brain injury about four years ago. Since this time, our ...
A: David: I'm sorry you were not very satisfied with my previous answer, but German law is very ...
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| is it possible to get sole custody? | 1/25/2007 |
Q: I am married to a German (I am from Canada) and understand taht according to German law me and my ...
A: German courts would generally grant you Aufenthaltsbestimmungsrecht (the right to determine your ...
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| Divorce in Germany when the spouse is foregner | 1/10/2007 |
Q: I have a friend that is Thai and married to a German male. She is being told by her husband that if ...
A: Zerian: your friend is eligible for child support under German law. Since she has no income her ...
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| child custody-American/German contract | 1/9/2007 |
Q: My sister had a baby w/ her German boyfriend. He was born in the US and then they returned to ...
A: Heidi: unfortunately it is more or less impossible to have a father sign off his custody rights with ...
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| child support | 1/9/2007 |
Q: I have been divorced from a german national. our daughter is turning 18 in MAY. I am a american ...
A: Billy: if your daughter lives in the US then you are no longer obligated to pay (though I'm not ...
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| German labour laws | 1/5/2007 |
Q: I have discussed this with my immediate superior and national manager for the last 6 months but ...
A: Anthonia: I would suggest at this point that you let a lawyer talk to your superiors. Many German ...
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| Inheritance | 1/4/2007 |
Q: My wife is German and has had no contact with her biological father. Her mother received a small ...
A: Chris: As the biological daughter (which may eventually need to be proven through a paternity or ...
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| divorcing a German man | 1/3/2007 |
Q: In May 2004 I married a man of German nationality. Immediately after the wedding he stopped ...
A: Graf, According to German law you are only obligated to support your husband until he is able to ...
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| Child Custody | 1/2/2007 |
Q: I am an American living in Missouri and have two children who are 8 and 11 that live with their ...
A: I would be glad to organize custody for you at the German court. I have a similar case the father ...
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| child support american working for a foreign country | 1/2/2007 |
Q: My ex husband has gone back to Germany to work for Lawson Consulting Group.It is located at 64832 ...
A: Amanda: I'm sorry that you found my previous answer too vague. The agreement regarding international ...
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| Visitation rights for father | 1/1/2007 |
Q: My sister-in-law is involved with a man from Germany who claims he is not allowed to see his 3 year ...
A: According to German law he is allowed to visitt his daughter for at least 12 days per year. He has ...
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| I am a US citizen, married to a German woman | 1/1/2007 |
Q: Carolin, what are my rights in a divorce... since my wife left me and went back to Germany? I have ...
A: You can get divorced here in the US if you get the papers translated and served to your wife by the ...
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| german/american divorce | 12/31/2006 |
Q: My name is Madeleine and I am a German citizen who lives in the US. I met my Husband 7 years ago in ...
A: You are allowed to move to Germany with your children if you have sole custody. But the father is ...
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| Children Inheriting the debt of a parent | 12/18/2006 |
Q: I am writing on behalf of my German girlfriend who today found out that she is liable to repay a ...
A: I would advise her to get legal representation. She can claim that she was not aware of the ...
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| Alimony and child support issues | 12/16/2006 |
Q: My son is separated from his German wife. They were married in Germany and have a 4 year old son. To ...
A: The child support amount depends on your son's monthly net income. For a four year old he has to pay ...
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| remarriage following German divorce | 12/5/2006 |
Q: I'm an attorney in Georgia with a quick long-shotIs there any German law setting a minimum ...
A: Greenfield, Your client has to wait one month after the divorce decree got send out to the parties ...
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| Inheritance Certificate needed | 12/1/2006 |
Q: My mother passed away last November 2005. I received a letter in August. 2006 from a bank in ...
A: I would be glad to organize the Certificate of inheritance "Erbschein" for you. You have to apply ...
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| Child custody | 12/1/2006 |
Q: My husband is in the military staitoned in Kaiserslautern. On 1 Oct. I and our two kids moved out. ...
A: you wold receive sole custody and supervised visitation at the German court if your husband has ...
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| german estate | 11/30/2006 |
Q: we are in Canada, so I don.t know if you can help us, Today we received a copy of my husband's ...
A: Tschauner, you will need to get a Certificate of inheritance from the German court or the German ...
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| Visitation rights | 11/29/2006 |
Q: My husband was previously married to a German citizen who is the mother of his 11 year old child. ...
A: I see you might not have read or received my answer to your question, so I am resending now. Feel ...
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| german inheritance law | 11/26/2006 |
Q: My father recently died. He had a will made out in which he leaves his estate to my step-mother. ...
A: Beyer, you would be entitled to the Pflichtteil after your father dies. This would be 1/8 of the ...
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| Child custody | 11/23/2006 |
Q: My brothers immediate family is located in Olphe Germany. MY brothers wife is sick and has been ...
A: it would be easier to obtain custody for your brother during the divorce case. Otherwise We will ...
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| Divorce | 11/14/2006 |
Q: thx for yr quick response, but i hv got a slow reply fm my official husband. He just told me he ...
A: I would be glad to represent your divorce case with my partner in Germany (she is a licensed lawyer ...
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| Claiming Property in Germany | 11/14/2006 |
Q: I would like to find a German laywer in the Los Angeles California, Area my wife is a german citzen ...
A: I am not able to recommend a German lawyer in Los Angeles. But I would be glad to help you claim ...
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| spousal support | 11/13/2006 |
Q: My Swedish partner was married to a German woman for 3.5 years before they separated and filed for ...
A: The mother is obligated to work part time when both children are 7 years old or older. Afterwards ...
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| Germany/child custody | 11/9/2006 |
Q: 1)have a friend in Kassel Germany, whose wife is asking him to pay for an apartment so she can move ...
A: It might influence the custody decision if his wife moves out with the kids. But it is mainly ...
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| Visitation + support | 11/5/2006 |
Q: My husband (American + active duty soldier) has a child which is almost 6 years old. Both child and ...
A: Your husband is obligated to pay 48.00 Euro more per month for child support for a six year old. ...
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| German divorce law -Timescales and grounds | 11/3/2006 |
Q: however you do not say roughly how much the divorce would cost . Also could a solicitor in the ...
A: a divorce in Germany costs about $1600.00. It can be cheaper in the US but you need to get the ...
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| divorce and child custoday under german law | 10/31/2006 |
Q: i have recently found out- and have proof that she has been having an affair, neglecting the ...
A: You are obligated to pay alimony as long your wife is taking care of children under the age of ...
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| Timeline for Divorce (German system) | 10/30/2006 |
Q: Carolin, I have retained a lawyer and filed for divorce from my husband in February of this year. ...
A: It takes normally about one year to get the divorce finalized in Germany. It normally does not ...
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| Child Visitation/Custody | 10/28/2006 |
Q: While stationed as a US Soldier in Germany from 1987-1991 I met and later married a German National ...
A: You could file for visitation rights at the German court. Even so the mother has full custody you ...
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| divorce | 10/28/2006 |
Q: This is in regard to my daughter. She is a German /American citizen living currently in the USA. She ...
A: Your daughter can go back to Germany to visit you with the baby. And I would be glad to organize a ...
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| divorce law | 10/18/2006 |
Q: for american military personnel living in germany on an american military installation, which laws ...
A: You can get divorced in a German court in the town you are living. You might be able to get ...
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| ifa divorce is vaild between two american citizen in a german court of law? | 10/16/2006 |
Q: would it be a valid divorce if my husband gets a divorce in germany when we are both american ...
A: Yes, your husband can file for divorce in Germany. In order for you to not have to sign any papers, ...
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| Foreign Divorce | 10/11/2006 |
Q: My soon to be ex wants a divorce, she found a soldier man and dumped me. She has my daughter with ...
A: You will need to pay child support according to German and American law. But you will pay more in ...
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| Child support | 10/11/2006 |
Q: I have recently been divorced from my Wife. In court I agreed to pay my wife 40000 euros in a one ...
A: The Jugendamt has to take the loans and your payments to your other son in account. I would be glad ...
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| American/German Divorce | 10/10/2006 |
Q: My boyfriend is an American and has a wife and 3 children living in Germany. He returned to the ...
A: I would estimate the costs for the divorce ca. 2000.00 Euro. But the German government will pay the ...
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| Inheritance Taxes & Wll | 10/9/2006 |
Q: My father passed away 2006 in germany, I live in the USA. He had a will made in the USA in 1988 by ...
A: according to German law your are entitled to 1/4 of the inheritance and your brother is too. But you ...
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| German husband abandons Aussie wife | 10/1/2006 |
Q: I am married to a German national (for 9 years) and we have lived in Australia for the last 8 years. ...
A: If your husband moved back to Germany and you know his address I will be glad to file for you at ...
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| jugenamt | 10/1/2006 |
Q: you spoke with my father and I some months ago. My wife was a German national and i was armed ...
A: you would need to file for custody at court. And the court will get the ISS involved to find out if ...
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| Stopping Child Support | 9/30/2006 |
Q: What age does child support stop for german kids. The parent paying child support is american ...
A: child support can stop when the child turns 18 years old if the child is able to support himself ...
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| Asset Division under US-DE German divorce | 9/26/2006 |
Q: My wife and i are getting divorced, and nearing the end of our year separation. We were married in ...
A: You will only receive a part of the inheritance if you are mentioned in the will. You might be ...
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| father right | 9/19/2006 |
Q: I am indian man who entered germany on political asylum IN 1995. Rightnow i am living in italy with ...
A: You are allowed to visit your son or your son is allowed to visit you for five to six weeks per ...
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| inheritance | 9/13/2006 |
Q: I lived in Munich from 1969(age9) until 1985 when I moved to Canada. In germany I lived with my ...
A: If they don't have a will your mother will get 1/3 and you stepbrother will get 2/3 of the house (or ...
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| inheritance and immigration | 9/8/2006 |
Q: I don't know that my mom would try to block anything I did as far as obtaining ...
A: You can get the citizenship if you can proof that your mother is German. I don't know if you will ...
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| inheritance and immigration | 9/3/2006 |
Q: My mother is German and is now living in Frankfurt. My parents were divorced when I was 2. I ...
A: Yes you are entitled to a part of the inheritance (so called Pflichtteil) even if the will says ...
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| divorce | 8/30/2006 |
Q: My husband went back to the states.We lived the last 14 years in Germany. Our Girls stayed here with ...
A: You would get more child support if you would file in the US; but Germany is more generous with ...
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| Divorce for naturalized Germans | 8/28/2006 |
Q: My daughter, born in the US married a naturalized German, he was born in Romania. They have been ...
A: I would need more information to answer your questions. It might be that she is not able to get ...
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| Divorcing a non German | 8/26/2006 |
Q: I would like to know what rights I would have if I divorced my non German spouse in Germany. We are ...
A: According to German you will only get an independent visa after 5 years of marriage to a German ...
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| Alimony/Child Support | 8/23/2006 |
Q: I have been divorced for almost 2 years, my ex is German. The divorce was done here in Germany and I ...
A: The German courts are normally not able to do a Versorgungsausgleich (division of assets) as part ...
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| Childrens inheritance rights in germany | 8/20/2006 |
Q: Im a german citizen living in the usa, my father also is a german citizen died May 06 in germany . ...
A: The will from 1988 will be valid in Germany if it was valid in the US. You and your brother are at ...
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| international child support | 8/17/2006 |
Q: Hell I am currently seeking help in a child support case that is unfair! I am a us citizen that ...
A: You are obligated to pay child support. You have the right to see your daughter for at least twelfe ...
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| spousal support | 8/16/2006 |
Q: Carolin, I am a US Soldier stationed in Germany. I have been married to a German national for 4 ...
A: I would need to get more information about your net income, do you have children or why is your wife ...
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| Child Custody | 8/15/2006 |
Q: I have a German freind who was married to an American. They are sepperated and he went back to the ...
A: According to German law your friend has joint custody with the father of the child. But she would ...
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| inheritence | 8/10/2006 |
Q: my mother, who is from germany recently got an inheritence from her father. She lives in a small ...
A: Lisa: You can fax them to me if you like. I will have a look and advise you how to proceed. Usually ...
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| Residence permit and child borne in Germany | 8/10/2006 |
Q: I found this web address by mistake but I was immediately impressed. I’m living in Germany since ...
A: I know it is hard to deal with the German authorities. Never the less I don't know if your daugther ...
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| Any German lawyers in Hong Kong? | 8/10/2006 |
Q: My husband is German. I am from Asia. We currently live in Hong Kong and plan to apply for divorce. ...
A: I don't know a German lawyer in Hong Kong. But I would be glad to organize a divorce for you in ...
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| parental authority | 8/8/2006 |
Q: i have a 3 month old son, with a german girl, i have provided financially to her for 9 months before ...
A: You have to sign papers from the Jugendamt that give you joint custody not ony the ...
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| german american divorce | 8/8/2006 |
Q: Mrs Schulz-Burges, i have been in iraq for nearly one year now and i have been told by my spouse of ...
A: You are right the German courts don't get information from the US army about your military ...
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| inheritance | 8/7/2006 |
Q: once all heirs are found and notified how long would it take the german courts to settle a will ?
A: It normally takes a couple of months to fill out the forms for the court to get an Erbschein ( the ...
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| father's right to child in foster care | 8/5/2006 |
Q: My husband was married when he was stationed in germany 16 years ago. They lived in the states ...
A: I agree the situation is not necesarry in the best intrest of the child. But according to German law ...
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| Inheritance | 8/4/2006 |
Q: Can you please help me? I was born in Germany in 1941. I had a brother 5 years older than me. My ...
A: At this point you could only claim something if there was no will. Normally without a will the ...
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| Foreigners Separation in Germany | 8/4/2006 |
Q: My wife and I moved to Germany from France four years ago, and now have a three year old son born ...
A: You should file for divorce in Germany because only the German court will be responsible for the ...
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| Speedy divorce, out of country, alimony | 7/23/2006 |
Q: 1. A German is having an extramarital affair. He wants to divorce his wife. Does he need to wait a ...
A: 1.Yes he normally need to be seperated for one year before he can file for divorce in Germany. 2. ...
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| Pflichtteil | 7/22/2006 |
Q: My father has died after my mother leaving the family home to our only brother.Can you please advise ...
A: According to German Law you are entitled to a minimum of 1/10 (Pflichtteil) of the estate. You can ...
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| Divorce | 7/20/2006 |
Q: Please mail me information on getting a divorced in Germany. I am American my wife is German. We ...
A: Ryan: If you and your wife agree to the divorce, you can claim that you have been separated already ...
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| Inheritance Law | 7/20/2006 |
Q: My father lived for decades in Germany and died recently. He left no will. He was married to my ...
A: Mr. Smith: Thanks for the question. In matters where there is no will, the surviving spouse receives ...
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| Child Support for child in Germany | 7/17/2006 |
Q: My husband is 40 years old and joined the U.S. Army out of high school (1984) and served in Germany ...
A: I would be glad to help you in this matter. I would like to see the letter you received from the ...
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| child support | 7/17/2006 |
Q: I meet a girl while serving in Germany, she had twins after I returned to the US. She now (after ...
A: Brian, according to German law you are obligated to pay child support if there is DNA proof that ...
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| Germany Laws on Divorces | 7/12/2006 |
Q: My boyfriend and I are wanting to get married but the only problem is that he is still married to a ...
A: Your boyfried doesn't need to go over there if he is represented by a lawyer. I would be glad to ...
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| How to finalize his divorce? | 7/11/2006 |
Q: How much is your retainer fee up front? How much total cost do think it will be needed to finalize ...
A: Anne, I charge $400.00 up front for a divorce case. And normally I charge ca.$400.00 after I filed ...
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| Father's Visitation Rights | 7/10/2006 |
Q: My son is an American Soldier who has fathered a child with a German woman. Although he pays child ...
A: Your son is allowed to have the child visit him for at least six weeks during a year. I would be ...
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| Alimony | 7/10/2006 |
Q: But does the Alimony start after the divorce is finalize or when the paper is start or seperate?when ...
A: Alimony starts after the seperation (it is called Trennungsunterhalt) after the divorce it is called ...
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| Divorce from a German | 7/9/2006 |
Q: I have been married for 8 years and have two daughters,age 8 and 4. I am a Servicemember and she is ...
A: The alimony payments depend on your net-income. She is allowed to get half of the property you ...
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| How to finalize his divorce? | 7/7/2006 |
Q: I am a US citizen and I am deeply involved with a man from Germany. When I met him he was separated ...
A: They need to be seperated for a year to file for divorce. The divorce process normally takes 6 ...
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| Alimony | 7/7/2006 |
Q: when does alimony start?
A: According to German law you are obligated to pay alimony if your wife is not able to earn enough ...
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| Re: Inheritance Law | 7/3/2006 |
Q: Good afternoon, I received a response stating that the question that I asked had been answered ...
A: I am sorry that the answer didn't reach you. According to German law the estate has to be divided ...
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| Divorce and foreigners' rights in Germany | 6/30/2006 |
Q: Hallo, I am an Indian woman, married to a German man for 4 years, we are -presently on the verge of ...
A: You get a visa indepently from your husband after you lived 5 years in Germany and are able to ...
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| Child support age | 6/25/2006 |
Q: What is the age a person is required to pay child support in Germany? I'm a X US military guy with ...
A: Larson: It depends on your daughter's specific situation. If she is doing an apprenticeship or ...
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| Child support | 6/21/2006 |
Q: I have a 9 year old son who holds dual citizenship (German/American). I was never married to his ...
A: Jim: Thank for the question. In order to answer your question fully I would need to see a copy of ...
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| Biological father's rights in Germany | 6/21/2006 |
Q: A very good friend of mine (german who lives in Friburg)will be father in 4 months aprox. The ...
A: according to German law your friend is allowed to see his baby on a regular basis. Normally he ...
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| father's bank account after death | 6/20/2006 |
Q: my father passed away last month, rent where we lived is due. i know that he has the money in his ...
A: Ted, I assume that your father lived in Germany. If so, you will need to get a document from the ...
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| child custody | 6/20/2006 |
Q: My Name is Nathaniel Rumph, I've never done anything like this so i dont know where to start. I was ...
A: according to German law the mother of your child has sole custody if you didn't yet apply for joint ...
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| Fremdrechtserbschein | 5/31/2006 |
Q: My father, born in Germany, passed away last year as a US citizen. There is a property outside of ...
A: Your sister needs to get an Erbschein from the court in Berlin. I would be glad to organize ...
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| child custody | 5/27/2006 |
Q: I met a German women while I was in the Army in Germany but I am no longer in the Army. We have had ...
A: according to German law the mother is not allowed to keep the children without your permission in ...
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| Inheritance Tax | 5/22/2006 |
Q: I am an American citizen, currently living in Germany. My father (also an American citizen, who ...
A: in your case the international contract could apply that tries to prevent douple taxation from two ...
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| Want to leave my American husband, but not without my daughter | 5/4/2006 |
Q: I'm asking here in the name of my friend. She is married with an American. They are resided in the ...
A: Your your friend needs a custody decision before she can leave the US permanently with her daughter. ...
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| German Inheritance/Gift Law | 5/3/2006 |
Q: I have a question regarding German Inheritance/Gift Law. An individual living in America owns stock ...
A: German law applies for the stocks if they were given away as a gift as well as for the inheritance ...
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| divorce in german law | 4/28/2006 |
Q: my fiance is an american soldier stationed in germany. he is married to a german. can you advice me ...
A: your fiance needs to be separated from his wife for (normally) one year before he can file for ...
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| German Divorce Process | 4/27/2006 |
Q: I have 3 questions for you.... 1) How long does the divorce process take after the one year ...
A: The divorce process normally takes from 6 months up to one year at a German court. In certain cases ...
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| inheritance | 4/17/2006 |
Q: ------------------------- Thank you for your response. How do I assure that I will be notified when ...
A: Petra: I would be happy to send a letter to the family representing you. A letter from a lawyer, ...
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| inheritance | 4/17/2006 |
Q: I am a german citizen but I am a permanent resident living in Florida for over 20 years. I was born ...
A: according to German law your father's wife is entitled to 1/4 of the inheritance and the rest is ...
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| child support | 4/10/2006 |
Q: I have been divorced from my X wife for almost 16 years ,We had 2 daughters from our marriage ages ...
A: You don't owe your ex-wife or the German government child support payments if the children live with ...
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| German Child custody | 4/9/2006 |
Q: is it possible i could pay you for legal services with my son in germany. Please let me know if ...
A: I would be glad to help you in this matters but I would need to get more information. How old is ...
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| child support | 4/5/2006 |
Q: IM A FATHER LIVING IN THE USA AND MY KIDS ARE IN GERMANY.MY EX-WIFE AND I ARE NOT ON GOOD TERMS, IM ...
A: you have to pay child support according to the "Düsseldorfer Tabelle". I would be glad to calculate ...
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| child support agreement us/ Germany | 3/28/2006 |
Q: During a new years party I met an American man (I'm German. As it ends up I'm pregant and know ...
A: the father is obligated to take a dna test and to pay child support . I would be glad to help you ...
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| German/Canadian child custody question | 3/28/2006 |
Q: I am a Canadian citizen, my husband is German and we live in Germany. My 2 year old daughter has ...
A: according to German law you and your husband have joint custody. In order to move to Canada with ...
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| Child support overseas | 3/27/2006 |
Q: Schulz-Burgess, I am in need of information regarding my obligation to pay child support overseas to ...
A: I can understand that the situation is not easy for you. But according to German law you are ...
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| German Child custody | 3/26/2006 |
Q: I am an American who is the father of a little boy in Hamburg, Germany. I live in New York City and ...
A: according to German law you have the right to spend half of your son's school vaction time with him. ...
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| remarriage of ex with custody of our child | 3/22/2006 |
Q: My ex-wife is a German national, I am American. She recently got remarried to a Morrocan national ...
A: I would need to do some research to give you a certain answer. She might be able to prove that she ...
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| illegitimate child inheritance rights | 3/21/2006 |
Q: My mother and I came to United States when I was 2. She was 19 years old when I was born. My ...
A: according to German law you and your half sister are entitled to 3/4 of the inheritance and his ...
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| Child custody in Germany (grandparents rights) | 3/18/2006 |
Q: Schulz-Burgess, I am a U.S. mother of an only child who is currently in the military and stationed ...
A: if the mother doesn't allow you to see the child you can file for visitation rights at court. The ...
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| German Child Support & Paternity | 3/10/2006 |
Q: Here's the run down: I am a former US Soldier who met a girl while stationed in Germany. We were ...
A: According to German law you are obligated to take a paternity test and only owe child support if you ...
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| division of inheritance | 3/1/2006 |
Q: Schulz-Burgess, my mother lives in Germany, was married for a German national for past 18 years. She ...
A: according to German law your mother will receive 1/4 of the estate and his daugther will receive ...
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| Married service member to local German | 2/20/2006 |
Q: Ma,am, How do I start the clock on this 1year separation? I was in Iraq from Jan 2004 to Jan 2005, ...
A: unfortunally the time in Iraq doesn't count for the seperation period if you lived together ...
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| Married service member to local German | 2/20/2006 |
Q: Ma'am, Good afternoon, hope all is well. I've been married, it will be 13 years this April 15th, ...
A: According to German law you have to be seperated for 1 year before you can file for divorce ...
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| child custody for german kids in us | 1/13/2006 |
Q: My ex-wife is not being very cooperative. i can only go by what she tells me. I dont have the paper ...
A: First I would like to obtain the court documents from your ex-wife. If you can provide me with her ...
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| German Divorce: Dividing Assets | 1/12/2006 |
Q: I have looked over some of the questions and answers on this website regarding divorce, asset ...
A: the German courts are normally more generous to the wife than the American ones are. But I think ...
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| Paternity establishment, visitation and support | 1/11/2006 |
Q: I have a 13 year old daughter living in Berlin Germany that was born in the US out of wedlock. I am ...
A: I would be glad to represent you. You can contact me directly at csb@germanlegalservices.com or call ...
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| child custody for german kids in us | 1/7/2006 |
Q: I pray that you can help us and lead us in the right direction. My husband and I have been going ...
A: In your case I would suggest that I can contact your ex-wife to find out if she received sole ...
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| Inheritance question | 1/6/2006 |
Q: I am a German citizen with permanent residency in the US (Greencard) and am married to a US citizen. ...
A: in general US law applies for your property in the US and German law for the property in Germany. ...
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| Immigrant father german mother custody | 1/2/2006 |
Q: My friend is an African national with conditional German permanent residency who wants to ask his ...
A: /Ms., the courts now normally tend to keep shared custody for the parents after a divorce. I think ...
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| will | 12/27/2005 |
Q: I would like to know what my rights are regarding my fathers estate in germany.My father left my ...
A: according to German law you and his other daughter are each entitled to half of your father's ...
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| Custody of Child | 12/19/2005 |
Q: I have been married just over 2 years to a German man who works here in the U.S. I have filed for ...
A: Debra: I had thought I had answered this question but apparently my reply never reached you. Sorry ...
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| German Inheritance Law protection for children | 12/16/2005 |
Q: I am the friend of a Thai lady who was widowed suddenly last year in Germany. She and her German ...
A: Jem: You are correct that the children and your Thai friend are entitled to their Pflichtteil. In ...
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| Child custody | 12/15/2005 |
Q: I am currently an American living in Germany. A year and a half ago I met my fiance who happens to ...
A: your fiance needs to get a custody dicision from the court that allows her to determine her ...
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| Paternity establishment, visitation and support | 12/6/2005 |
Q: I have a 13 year old daughter living in Berlin Germany that was born in the US out of wedlock. I am ...
A: I would be glad to help you to obtain visitation rights. I would first contact the family on your ...
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| German law and Alimony | 11/13/2005 |
Q: I have a friend in Germany, he and his wife have been divorced for 13 yrs. He has been paying child ...
A: according to the information you gave me so far I would guess that your friend's wife is probably ...
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| divorce law in Germany | 11/6/2005 |
Q: I am a woman from Asian country which I have known a German guy for nearly 3 years..but we only met ...
A: In the case of an affair (as in your case), he need not separate for the normal 1 year period before ...
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| divorce - spousal support | 11/5/2005 |
Q: A lady in Germany wants to divorce her husband after a long marriage (both german citizens). She ...
A: She is only entitled to get spousal support if she has children under the age of 12 or plans to ...
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| divorce law | 10/13/2005 |
Q: i am Lar Say from myanmar and my husband is from germany. we been married for 2 years and 3 months ...
A: according to German law your husband is only obligated to support you until you are able to find a ...
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| german divorce/ child support/alimony | 9/29/2005 |
Q: My husband is German and I am American. We are recently separated and have a 1 year old son. If we ...
A: Fluegge: Thanks for the question. Sorry for the delay in my reply. Based on the fact that you lived ...
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| inheritance | 9/12/2005 |
Q: My father ,Indian by birth but now German citizen staying in Germany. He divorced my mother 40years ...
A: Rajeev Patil, according to German law the children of your father are entitled to 3/4 of the ...
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| German Working Law | 9/2/2005 |
Q: I am changing jobs as of October 1, after working 4 years full time. My annual holiday is 30 days ...
A: your employer is correct. According to the Bundesurlaubsgesetz you are owed at least 24 days ...
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| German Child Custody | 8/19/2005 |
Q: I am an Amercian who is the father of a beautiful little girl. The daughter was born in Germany and ...
A: Cashman, German courts normally allow the parent, who lives in the US, to bring a child, that is ...
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| Inheritance for a child born outside of marriage | 7/21/2005 |
Q: Good day, I would appreciate if you could answer thisMy father, a german citizen, had me while not ...
A: according to German law you have the same right to your father's inheritance as his other children ...
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| German Inheritance Law | 6/7/2005 |
Q: My Great Aunt was a citizen of Germany for 98 years. She died on Sept. 6, 2001. In her will she ...
A: DeRosa: Thanks for the question. The only testament that counts in this case should be your great ...
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| German child custody law | 5/24/2005 |
Q: I just need a few tips about how to sort out a sticky situation. Due to a completely complicated ...
A: I can understand that you are worried about the situation. Unfortunately your husband can legally ...
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| inheritance | 4/15/2005 |
Q: My uncle died Jan. 1. He was a german and his will left my mother as his heir and if she preceded ...
A: Foster. Thanks for the question. I apologize for being late with my answer, but I have been sick. ...
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| child custody in Germany | 2/20/2005 |
Q: Schulz-Burgess, I am so glad that I found your site. I hope that you can help me. I am ...
A: Because you were issued joint custody for your seven year old son I think your chances are pretty ...
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| Ehegattenunterhalt | 1/24/2005 |
Q: I separated from my wife in 1999 and on the 13th September 2001 we were divorced in the German ...
A: Yes, I think pursuing a new settlement would be in your interest at this time. The fact that your ...
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| divorce law and custody | 1/17/2005 |
Q: I heard that if I sign into a Dutch council, after 6 months I have the right to file the divorce in ...
A: Monique: I apologize for the lateness of this mail. I responded a week or so ago and apparently my ...
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| Child Custody | 11/24/2004 |
Q: My girlfriend lives in Germany and recently gave birth to a child from a previous relationship.We ...
A: Cambianica: the situation, as you have described it, allows her to relocate, as an unwed mother ...
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| German Family Law | 10/16/2004 |
Q: Catagory: German Family Law ------------------------------------------------ Mr. K is korean with ...
A: This is a difficult question to answer. At present this doesn't seem to be a real legal problem but ...
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| Where can I find information regarding the line of succession for inheritance of German property when the deceased died intestate? | 8/30/2004 |
Q: My mother-in-law recently lost a niece in Germany. She is the closest 'blood' relative. Where can ...
A: This is a complex question. Generally the laws regarding inheritances depend on whether a will ...
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| german wills | 8/20/2004 |
Q: im trying to find out the laws in germany regarding wills . my mother had me sign a document in ...
A: German Estate Law declares that in the absence of a will, the estate will be divided among the ...
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| Writing a will in Germany | 7/22/2004 |
Q: 1. I have been told that according to German law a Will must be HAND-WRITTEN by the individual and ...
A: Yes, according to German law a will must exist in hand-written form, in addition to being ...
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| divorce in german | 5/5/2004 |
Q: I would like to know what and how much i have to pay my children ,and do i have to pay my wife how ...
A: This is really too little information to go on if you want me to give you an accurate answer. ...
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| Inheritance maters. | 4/18/2004 |
Q: My wife is born to a man (Riener) who passed away in Australia 5 years ago. He was surrvived by his ...
A: Greg: Thanks for the question. To get to the heart of youryes, your wife as direct decendant has a ...
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| can my husband inherit from german law | 4/16/2004 |
Q: My husbands grandmother (both german citizens) died. In an anmendment to the will she states that ...
A: Serena: As there is a generation between your husband and his grandmother (i.e. your husband's ...
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| General inheritance | 3/30/2004 |
Q: I just recieved word that my Grandmother has passed. My father (her son) passed away 10 years ...
A: If you are directly mentioned in the testament, neither your name nor your rights can simply be ...
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| term letter of quarantees | 2/24/2004 |
Q: I am a lawyer and a phd student from Turkey, Istanbul. As for a research I would like to ask you a ...
A: Generally such expressions are legal valid in Germany, but I would have to see the precise context ...
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| Marriage | 9/15/2003 |
Q: In germany is it essential to have the father named on the birth certificate of the groom in order ...
A: McPherson, the identity of the father of the groom is generally required for the paperwork you have ...
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