Family & health

Residence, family, health and the paperwork of life.

Marriage & divorce guide

Residence, family, health and the paperwork of life.

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Marriage & divorce guide

Marrying — or separating — in Germany with a foreign passport changes the rules. Pick your situation; the advice adapts to BOTH nationalities.

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Educational orientation (FamFG/BGB/EGBGB, verified cost anchors) — not legal advice. Cross-border family law is exactly where a specialised lawyer earns their fee.

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