Category Archives: Law

A Divorce between the Peaks of the Balkans

Zur deutschen Fassung. The client wants a divorce. She has been separated for more than 15 years. Back then, the husband disappeared. No contact ever since. “Somewhere in the Balkans,” she says, “Kosovo, Montenegro, around there. He is making damn … Continue reading

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Lawyers as Peacemakers

Some might be surprised to hear this, but as a lawyer, my main goal is to bring peace into the world. This is how I do it: – Client calls and wants to sue everyone preemptively and proactively, to litigate … Continue reading

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The new German Citizenship Law of 2024

Long awaited, the day has finally come: The German parliament has passed substantial amendments to the Citizenship Act, which will – in many cases – make naturalization in Germany easier. In essence, the residency requirement will be shortened to 5 … Continue reading

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How to spot clients who won’t pay

Over time, most professionals become pretty good at spotting clients who ain’t gonna pay. Some of these red flags are: But the funniest thing is when somebody writes an e-mail, in which they explicitly state that they do want to … Continue reading

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How to deal with disorganized clients

A lady who already displayed some warning signs wanted me to advise her about a child custody case in Germany. In the following conversation, I am the part in dark blue. I haven’t heard from her again. By the way, … Continue reading

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10 FAQ on Divorce in Germany

I have 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 – for everyone to read. For free, can you believe that?! As these … Continue reading

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FAQ on International Child Abduction

I have 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?! … Continue reading

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Law School in Bolivia

In Bolivia, even irredentism is cute. Everything is explained in my article on Bolivia and the sea.

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What is it with American Clients and their Nazi Obsession?

I really like to help the victims of Nazi persecution. Or rather their descendants, considering that most people who survived that horror have passed away since. My main focus is on the restitution of German citizenship to those whose ancestors … Continue reading

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Drug Dealers with an Honor Code

Zur deutschen Fassung. July 2022. Hasenheide in Berlin-Neukölln. A large, green park with a petting zoo, an open-air cinema, a dog-walking area, an arboretum, a monument to the women who allegedly rebuilt Germany after World War II (which is a … Continue reading

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