Author Archives: Andreas Moser

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About Andreas Moser

I am a lawyer in Germany, with a focus on international family law, migration and citizenship law, as well as constitutional law. My other interests include long walks, train rides, hitchhiking, history, and writing stories.

Marriage makes stupid

Zur deutschen Fassung. As a divorce lawyer, I never tire of singing the praises of single life and trumpeting the dangers of marriage. Unfortunately, no one ever listens to me. Instead, people continue to walk down the aisle, towards doom … Continue reading

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Mauthausen

Zur deutschen Fassung dieses Berichts. My hosts in Linz are exceptionally gracious hosts. On the morning of the farewell, they cook, bake, puree, flambé and prepare food as if I weren’t a humble little fellow, but a horde of a … Continue reading

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Do-it-yourself Crucifixion

I took this photo in Wrocław, but I have no idea what means. Maybe one of my more theologically astute readers can explain.

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Introducing Via Transilvanica

Every now and then, people ask if I can recommend a long-distance hiking path. I don’t know why they would ask me, of all people, because I am really more of a couch potato myself. But one thing I know: … Continue reading

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How much does Child Custody cost?

A potential client is trying to convince me to take on her case, listing the reasons why she should have child custody. “I have a house, I have a car, my ex doesn’t have anything,” she says, among other equally … Continue reading

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The End of Skype

As I reach those echelons of advanced age, where, just a few short centuries ago I would have been regarded as a wise man, I sometimes feel the impact of age discrimination already. For example when they randomly change well-functioning … Continue reading

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Bolivia misses the Sea

Zur deutschen Fassung dieses Artikels. In every country in South America, there is one specific topic with which you can interrupt the logorrhea of even the most verbose person. In Brazil, mentioning the numbers 7-1 is enough to make people … Continue reading

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FAQ on Reclaiming German Citizenship – updated 2025

The FAQ on German Citizenship are the most popular post on my blog. But some aspects are so complicated, they warrant their own list of FAQ, like those on reclaiming German citizenship or German citizenship by restitution. I am a … Continue reading

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Whither NATO?

When I photographed this mural in Kutaisi in Georgia (the real Georgia) in 2017, it seemed to symbolize the Georgian aspirations and hopes to join NATO. After all, somebody has to bring the wine for all the military exercises. Nowadays, … Continue reading

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If Donald Trump had been President in 1941

“Winston, you have to stop with this warmongering, do you hear me? The Nazis just want your little island. And all of Europe. And to enslave millions. And to murder, rape and loot. And you come here, make a fuss … Continue reading

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