Tag Archives: child custody

German Law: What happens to Children when the Parents die?

Posted on 2020-04-27 by

Recently, parents seem to be thinking about their possible early demise, because I have been getting this question more frequently: “What will happen to our children if we, mother and father, were to die?” I don’t know why people are … Continue reading →

Posted in Death, Family Law, German Law, Germany, Law, Travel | Tagged , | 8 Comments

Advice on litigating a child custody case in Germany

Posted on 2017-03-17 by

I received this question about child custody in Germany and some related matters: Hello, I am an American living abroad in Germany. 5 months ago I married an Estonian man and gave birth to our daughter. Due to a series of … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Law, German Law, Germany, Law | Tagged | 17 Comments

New Child Custody Law in Germany (May 2013)

Posted on 2013-07-23 by

(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 →

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10 FAQ on Child Custody Law in Germany

Posted on 2012-09-19 by

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. As this section might … Continue reading →

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10 FAQ on International Child Abduction

Posted on 2009-08-07 by

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. As this section might … Continue reading →

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