German Culture

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2012-02-09 German Law - separation with kids involved:

Dear Keith,  The mother was not allowed to take to children to Germany to live there permanently without your permission if you had joint custody. You could file a Hague Convention case. But that is costly

2012-02-08 German Law - kindergeld:

Maybe it is because they are from member states of the EU?   I really do not know.   The legal remedy would be the "Einspruch" at the Familienkasse which must be taken within one month.   The proceeding

2012-02-07 German Law - Visa obtainment for spouse from Africa:

Hello Patrick,    it might prove tricky although it shouldn't.    Because you are a German citizen, your wife is entitled to a residence permit for Germany according to § 28 I Nr. 1 AufenthG.   § 28 I

2012-02-06 German Law - Inheritance problems and delays:

Without a Testamentsvollstreckerzeugnis (certification on the execution) the executor cannot identitfy to third parties as the proper possessor of the estate. The issuance can but needs not to take several

2012-02-05 Germany - what is it:

That machine makes one little cup of coffee, a strong, bitter cup of coffee very similar to an espresso. If you've never had an espresso, just go into your local high-end coffee shop or Italian restaurant