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Category Archives: Family Law
10 FAQ on Freedom of Movement in the EU
As part of my very popular series of legal FAQ, I now address a subject which can often help to resolve immigration cases which seem hopeless under national immigration law: the right to freedom of movement within the EU. Before … Continue reading
Posted in Europe, Family Law, German Law, Immigration Law, Law
Tagged EU, freedom of movement, Schengen
65 Comments
ECJ ruling on asylum for homosexuals
On 7 November 2013 the European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled that homosexual asylum seekers in the EU are protected as a “social group” under the Asylum Qualification Directive (Directive 2004/83/EC) and that EU member states have to grant asylum if … Continue reading
Posted in Europe, Family Law, Human Rights, Immigration Law, Law, Politics
Tagged asylum, ECJ, gay rights, Human Rights
12 Comments
New Child Custody Law in Germany (May 2013)
(This is an update to my FAQ about child custody law in Germany.) For a long time, child custody in Germany was automatically awarded to the mother of the child if the parents were not married at the time of … Continue reading
The Law can’t Mend a Broken Heart
The law can do a lot. Lawyers can do even more, especially a hot-shot-lawyer like myself. But there is one thing that even I can’t do: I can’t force people to love you or to be faithful. Read this request … Continue reading
FAQ on Child Custody Law in Germany
I noticed that I receive many e-mails with the same questions, so I have started to post the most frequent questions – and of course the answers to them – for everyone to read. For free, can you believe that?! As … Continue reading
How to prevent Same-Sex Marriage
Churches, Conservatives, commentators, advocacy groups, politicians, media outlets and other concerned citizens are using all means possible to stop same-sex marriage from becoming legal. They use public information campaigns, they pray, they petition parliaments and file lawsuits in state and … Continue reading
Posted in Family Law, Human Rights, Law, Politics
Tagged equal rights, gay marriage, Human Rights, same-sex marriage
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Malta, the Paradise for Victims of Domestic Violence
8 of March was International Women’s Day. I don’t think much of it, because I am anything but a feminist and because on the other hand I think the legitimate grievances by women (for example in Iran or Saudi Arabia) … Continue reading
More Pestering Questions from the Philippines
Despite being on sabbatical from working as a lawyer, I sometimes volunteer to give advice about German law. Some people think that they can approach a lawyer and are entitled to an answer to their questions. They are wrong. One year ago, I wrote about … Continue reading
Death to the dictator, and one more wife for me please!
I am happy for Libyans that they have toppled, with just a bit of help from NATO, the dictatorship of Muammar Gaddafi. Many Libyans have shown great courage and resilience which may serve as an example to other oppressed peoples in … Continue reading
Posted in Family Law, Human Rights, Islam, Law, Libya, Politics
Tagged Gaddafi, Human Rights, Muammar Gaddafi, polygamy, Shariah
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10 FAQ on Inheritance Law in Germany – updated 2023
I have noticed that I receive many e-mails with the same questions, so I have begun to post the most frequent questions – and of course the answers to them – for everyone to read. For free, can you believe that?! … Continue reading
Posted in Family Law, German Law, Germany, Law
Tagged estate law, forced heirship, inheritance, inheritance law, inheritance tax, testament
377 Comments
The Happy Hermit 