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Parental maintenance ("indirect form")

Dear Sir or Madam, One of my parents has been in need of care for a longer period of time. As the need for care continues to increase, the time is foreseeable when my parents will no longer be able to bear the associated costs themselves. Over 20 ye...

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rent arrears

Our former tenant left behind rent arrears for which we have an enforceable title. When we tried to enforce it, the court informed us that there is an ongoing insolvency proceeding. The insolvency administrator, in turn, informed us that the insolven...

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calculation

Dear Sir or Madam, Through my probate inventory, I am obligated as a compulsory heir (my mother passed away in September 2010) to give my entitled compulsory portion to my ISV administrator. After inspecting the land register (sale of 3 residential ...

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Purchase of a used scooter with kilometers.

Hello, my son (who will turn 16 in September) bought a used scooter (50cc) from the dealer. He withdrew 1200 euros from his savings account and paid in cash for it. Both of us (my son and I) signed the "contract" because he is only 15 years old. La...

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Leash requirement for dogs.

Hello, I have been a dog owner for 30 years and have also been active in dog sports. I have a 5-year-old lively, loving and friendly German Shepherd dog, who sometimes can be a bit curious, but usually follows us very well. If she feels uncomfortabl...

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Theft of narcotics from pharmacies

On October 17th, I visited a nursing home. There I discovered Tavor (Lorazepam) Expedit, a rare medication due to its consistency. My father had received it during his cancer therapy. I had never seen it before. So, I opened the medication box and ex...

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Developer contract

Good day! In a construction contract, the following was agreed upon: Page 3: ...The buyer acquires two independent apartments, which are to be combined into one apartment unit. .... Page 4: The seller sells to the accepting buyer on the aforementio...

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Buying a used car from a dealer

Dear Mr. Lawyer, On Monday, I bought a car from a used car dealer. Unfortunately, we were not able to take a test drive as the dealer did not have license plates. We let it run and everything sounded good. Unfortunately, we were only able to pick i...

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Red traffic light

Hello, I am a truck driver and was driving through Düsseldorf. There, I came to a traffic light as a turner that was green. So I crossed it. During the crossing, I had to slow down, the truck started jumping because the road had very strong cross gr...

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Shoplifting six years ago and again yesterday.

I am 30 years old, employed, living in Munich, and have no prior criminal record. In 2004, I stole a teeth whitener worth 11,- EUR as a "dare." I got caught! Embarrassing! But the case was dropped after I paid 150,- EUR to a public institution under...

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Transfer of apartment ownership

Dear Sir or Madam, In September of last year, "I" bought a condominium in Berlin. As a self-employed tour guide with an average income of 2000 euros per month, I am not eligible for credit. A loyal gentleman - friend and admirer alike - offered to a...

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Transfer of ownership of a house

My mother is 68 years old and widowed. She has given birth to two children. My younger brother tragically passed away nine years ago. The different forms of grief and coping have led my mother and me to drift apart. But that's just a side note for be...

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Borrower 2

Unfortunately, 5 years ago I co-signed as a borrower 2 on a car loan. Now borrower 1 is no longer paying and Santander is now asking me for the remaining amount. When the contract was signed, only the ID was required and not a pay slip. Is this legal...

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Water damage caused by neighbors

Dear Sir or Madam, due to a crack in our neighbor's washing machine drum, there was a water damage in our basement. My music system has suffered damage amounting to approximately €200. The membranes of some speaker drivers have become moist and defe...

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Private sale of a car to a dealer

Good day, On 16.11.2009, I sold a used car to a dealer. The dealer purchased the vehicle only over the phone and internet. I sent the signed contract via email and he sent the signed contract back. All known defects were mentioned and pictures were...

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Reclaim Visa/Online Casino

Dear Sir or Madam, Unfortunately, I have been playing in online casinos for years. I was not aware of the illegality until now. Question 1: Is there a chance for me to get back the money I have lost? Possibly through WebDoller (based in Sweden)? A...

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Hearing in a fine proceedings

My son committed a speeding violation of 26 km/h outside of town during his probationary period. However, the car is registered in my husband's name. He is now required to provide information on whether he was the one driving or to disclose the drive...

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Who has to pay here? Property damage

Hello, I have a situation where I urgently need help. On Monday, I visited a friend with my car. This friend lives in an apartment building owned by an organization (GWO - Cooperative for Housing Construction Oberland). This organization recently r...

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During the separation period of the marriage

Dear Mr. Schwerin, I hope you can be of great help to me. Just a brief information, I am deaf and have difficulties with my formulation, I hope you can still understand it through my writing. It is about my friend who recently separated from his wi...

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