Pension Rights Adjustment on Divorce
When you divorce, you do not just divide your joint assets – the pension entitlements acquired during the marriage are also split between the spouses. This is done through what is known …
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Guides
Guides to German family law, divorce and maintenance
Family-law questions touch very personal areas of life – from separation and divorce to maintenance and custody. Here you will find current developments, practical tips and background knowledge on German family law, explained in plain English.
These articles do not replace individual legal advice. Every situation is unique – for a personal assessment, please get in touch.
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The Divorce Process: Steps & Duration
A divorce raises many questions – and one of the most common is: how does the whole thing actually work, and how long does it take? In Germany, the path from separation to a final …
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How Much Does a Divorce Cost in Munich?
A divorce is emotionally draining. At the same time, the same question almost always comes up early on: how much does a divorce cost in Munich, and how can unnecessary costs be avoided?
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Equalisation of Accrued Gains
In a divorce, the question regularly arises of how the assets built up during the marriage are to be divided. If the spouses live under the statutory matrimonial property regime of the …
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Divorce in Germany
In Germany, a marriage can be dissolved by divorce if it has broken down. The so-called breakdown principle (Zerrüttungsprinzip) applies: if the spouses no longer share their lives …
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International Family Law
In an age of globalisation, more and more families bring together different nationalities. Sometimes not all family members even live in the same country. In such cases, legal questions …
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Divorce and Property
For many couples, owning a house or a flat is a dream come true. But when the marriage breaks down, the question quickly arises of what is to become of the shared home. Dr. Christina …
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Online Divorce
If you and your spouse have agreed to divorce by mutual consent, an online divorce can save you time and money. Lawyer Dr. Christina Schmidt will be happy to advise you on the …
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Marriage Contract
Nobody likes to think about the consequences of a possible future divorce before getting married. Often, however, it makes sense to plan for that eventuality in good time. This can be …
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Custody and Contact Rights
When a couple has children together, it must be clear who looks after them and to what extent. The question often arises in the event of a divorce. Unfortunately, however, unmarried …
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Divorce Involving Substantial Assets
Divorce is not merely a legal separation – it is a fundamental turning point in life. Wealthy clients in particular need legal representation that thinks strategically and negotiates …
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Maintenance Law
Spouses and relatives in the direct line – in particular parents and children – owe each other maintenance (Unterhalt). This is laid down in the German Civil Code (Bürgerliches …
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