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.

Career or Love – You can’t have both

Posted on 2017-04-07 by Andreas Moser

From a 1953 edition of The Girl Friend comes a test for women who need to choose between pursuing a “career” (which probably meant being a secretary) and “love” (meaning a boring life as a housewife). Interesting that you couldn’t have both. … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Life, Love | Tagged , | 8 Comments

Emergency Contact

Posted on 2017-04-05 by Andreas Moser

“Do you have an emergency contact?” the lady from Avianca Airlines at the airport in Arequipa asked. I had to think. And then, sadly realizing how alone I was in this world and that nobody cared, I said “no”, evoking … Continue reading →

Posted in Life, Peru, Photography, Travel | Tagged , , | 9 Comments

“Secret Agent Man”

Posted on 2017-04-04 by Andreas Moser

Finally, I found the song that describes my life: The film clips show Sam Neill as Sidney Reilly in Reilly – Ace of Spies. I came across this series in a very convoluted way: listening to Dmitri Shostakovich’s Gadfly suite, I … Continue reading →

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Random Thoughts (10)

Posted on 2017-04-04 by Andreas Moser

What a week in South America. Venezuela is moving closer to dictatorship  and in Paraguay, protesters set the Parliament building on fire. Too bad I don’t have time to be everywhere myself. Both would be extremely interesting right now. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Austria, Books, France, History, Human Rights, Military, Politics, Sports, Travel, USA, Venezuela | Tagged , , | 3 Comments

Kaunas: European Capital of Culture 2022

Posted on 2017-04-04 by Andreas Moser

As with the choice for 2021, I agree with the election of the European Capital of Culture for 2022. It will be Kaunas in Lithuania. Sadly and inexplicably, during my whole year in Lithuania, I only found one day to visit … Continue reading →

Posted in Europe, History, Holocaust, Lithuania, Travel | Tagged | 1 Comment

The most segregated place in America

Posted on 2017-04-03 by Andreas Moser

Even after the Civil Rights Act of 1964 put an end to all official segregation, there are still some places in the USA where black and white Americans don’t mix very much. I have often heard that Sunday morning is … Continue reading →

Posted in London, Travel, UK, USA | Tagged , , | 2 Comments

Coca Cola is everywhere

Posted on 2017-04-02 by Andreas Moser

There are not many things that I am addicted to. I can go without cigars for months. Chocolate is a different issue. One week is the maximum, after that I get cranky. But after three days without cola (it doesn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Easter Island, Photography, Religion, Travel | Tagged , , , , , , , | 22 Comments

10 FAQ on Getting Married in Germany – updated 2023

Posted on 2017-04-01 by Andreas Moser

As part of my very popular series of legal FAQ, I now address a subject which I am personally completely opposed to: How to get married in Germany? My personal advice would be not to do it. Don’t throw away freedom like that! … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Law, German Law, Germany, Immigration Law, Law | Tagged , | 228 Comments

Food for Thought

Posted on 2017-04-01 by Andreas Moser
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If you insist on free advice, you will get it

Posted on 2017-03-30 by Andreas Moser

You might think I am stupid because I give heaps of legal advice for free in my FAQ. I could earn millions by charging for this service. But I am a nice guy, and it makes my heart warm and fuzzy when I can … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Law, German Law, Law | Tagged , | 16 Comments