26.10.2021 | answered by Bernhard Müller
Hello,
My husband and I have been married for a little over ten years. Due to the Corona pandemic, he has been living on ALG II for the past year and a half. Starting in January 2022, he will receive a small retirement pension and would then be eligi...
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22.06.2018 | answered by Jasmin Pesla
Dear Sir or Madam,
In April, my husband took a German exam at a VHS in Berlin. Since this exam was based on a suggestion from the naturalization office, the result was internally forwarded to them. Unfortunately, both the VHS and the naturalization ...
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09.06.2016 | answered by Stefan Steininger
Good day,
You may have heard about the conflict regarding Airbnb and other platforms that involve short-term rental of living space. Yesterday, the Berlin Administrative Court reaffirmed its decision to enforce the prohibition of misuse of housing. ...
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19.12.2015 | answered by Bernhard Müller
I have been living in Asia for many years, which I can prove through my numerous visas and stamps, but I still have a "pro forma" residence in Germany. I am insured with HCI (Health Care International), a health insurance specifically for expats whic...
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15.05.2014 | answered by Jan Wilking
Dear legal counsel,
I am currently facing a behavioral issue of purely legal nature. I have already inquired about the issue here, but was unable to find an appropriate answer in relation to the correct behavior in my situation. Here is the situatio...
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08.05.2014 | answered by Jasmin Pesla
It takes and takes no end...
...Dear Sir or Madam, and every day the groundhog greets... that's how I feel about the circumstances. I'll try to keep it short: There have been disputes with our landlady for several weeks, of a personal nature, which ...
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13.09.2013 | answered by Jan Wilking
Since 2005, I have been recognized as occupationally disabled by the LVA and have been fighting for a pension with the Bau - BG Wuppertal since then. I have several herniated discs, which have occurred due to occupational reasons, a damaged shoulder ...
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10.07.2013 | answered by Dr. Danjel-Philippe Newerla
I have been working for almost 13 years at the German branch of an international airline. Since September 11th (2001), things have been constantly declining in the industry. In 2001, the company had 22,000 employees worldwide, but now there are only ...
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15.11.2011 | answered by Dr. Danjel-Philippe Newerla
Hello,
After completing an apprenticeship and studying, my daughter has no desire to work. She wants to live on social welfare benefits (Harz4) for the rest of her life and rely on basic provisions in old age.
Question:
Can a government agency use...
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19.10.2011 | answered by Dr. Danjel-Philippe Newerla
I went into early retirement 18 years ago. I got divorced in 1981. My ex-wife remarried in 1983 and is now working full-time. Approximately 250€ are deducted from my pension and paid into my ex-wife's pension fund. Do I still have to pay since she is...
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28.09.2011 | answered by Jan Wilking
I, male, was born on 24.11.1951 and entered into a termination agreement with my former employer on 31.12.2003. According to the pension advice, I must be able to prove 8 mandatory contribution years for the last 10 years. Is this correct? What other...
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15.04.2011 | answered by Jan Wilking
My age is 56 (almost 57 years old). Currently working part-time under contract (gross salary of 1250 euros). I will be terminated in 3-4 months and will have to register as unemployed.
My current pension entitlements amount to approximately 1366 eur...
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01.02.2011 | answered by Dr. Danjel-Philippe Newerla
Hello,
I would like to know if I am entitled to maintenance support from you - and if so, to what extent (does not have to be exact to the penny).
My son was born in January, I live alone with him in my apartment and I am separated from the father. ...
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06.11.2010 | answered by Steffan Schwerin
I, 64 years old, retired, married for 10 years in my second marriage, have a question regarding the calculation of the amount I may have to contribute for the nursing home stay of my sick husband. Will the Social Welfare Office also take into account...
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08.09.2010 | answered by Kristian Hüttemann
Dear Sirs and Madams Lawyers,
My name is Walter K. I have been living on the island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean for 13 years. Prior to this, I was a civil servant working as a postman. Due to a herniated disc, I was forced into early retirement...
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06.07.2010 | answered by Dr. Danjel-Philippe Newerla
I inherited a condominium from my parents. However, I still have 1 year left in an insolvency procedure (then the 6 years will be completed). This was caused by the bankruptcy of my husband's company, as I had co-signed for the bank matters (so no pe...
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04.06.2010 | answered by Steffan Schwerin
Hello,
I will turn 60 years old in October and I am currently looking for work. On December 31, 2004, I was terminated after 31 years of employment at the same company. I must mention that I have been continuously ill since October 2002, and was then...
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22.02.2010 | answered by Dr. Danjel-Philippe Newerla
I am in my mid-50s, severely disabled, and have been working for a large trading company for almost 40 years. I have been unable to work for some time now. Last year, I agreed to a termination agreement with a severance payment (due to the financial ...
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15.02.2010 | answered by Dr. Danjel-Philippe Newerla
Hello!
I am a civil servant and currently expected to be unable to work for several months (due to depression), which may lead to early retirement.
Since my only relative is my daughter, I would like to visit her as soon as possible, as my family doc...
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21.01.2010 | answered by Dr. Danjel-Philippe Newerla
For the child of my brother (single parent), child support is being provided by the youth welfare office.
Child support was determined by the youth welfare office according to a document dated 26.04.04.
In a letter from the youth welfare office dat...
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25.10.2009 | answered by Steffan Schwerin
Dear Sir or Madam,
My widowed father remarried at the age of 68. He receives his pension, and his wife receives her own retirement income. Neither of them is in need. They are married under the legal regime of community of accrued gains.
My father ...
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11.06.2009 | answered by Dr. Danjel-Philippe Newerla
I am a software developer and, together with two American colleagues, have developed an internet application in my spare time based on "Sweat Equity." To market and further develop this application, a C-Corporation is now to be formed in the USA. The...
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