21.03.2020 | answered by Steffan Schwerin
Hello,
My travel partner had planned a joint trip to the Seychelles with a one-way flight, sailing trip in a separate group, domestic flight to the starting point of the trip, as well as my one-way flight there and subsequent tour with me, followed b...
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02.02.2016 | answered by Bernhard Müller
I was caught speeding at the end of last year in a 30 km zone and was traveling 19 km over the limit after deductions for tolerances. In my written statement, I admitted to the offense, but also explained that - due to traffic jams and detours - I wa...
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15.03.2015 | answered by Bernhard Müller
Hello,
I have the following concern. In January, I received a letter that I needed to sign (it was about a fraud matter that could be resolved by paying a sum of almost 65 euros by April). However, I was unable to sign the letter within the two-week ...
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11.05.2014 | answered by Jan Wilking
As a sales representative, I receive a car allowance of 800 euros per month and a fuel card that allows fueling for private purposes as well. Both are taxed as a taxable benefit in the salary statement.
With these benefits, the employer excludes furt...
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09.11.2013 | answered by Dr. Danjel-Philippe Newerla
I will soon be opening a stationary travel agency named travelxxxxxxxx (I do not want to fully spell out the name here) and plan to launch a professional travel website under the same name next year. For my logo, I have chosen the same background col...
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25.01.2013 | answered by Steffan Schwerin
The situation is as follows:
In front of a construction site traffic light (the road becomes single lane), the car in front of me slowed down during the green phase, and by the time the light turned yellow, the car had come to a stop. I passed the c...
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06.09.2012 | answered by Jan Wilking
Hello,
I have a case running in my family.
I am accused of embezzling money in an inheritance matter
and of falsifying a document.
I have now received a penalty order for the alleged falsification of the document, but I have immediately filed an obje...
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11.05.2012 | answered by Jan Wilking
Dear Sir or Madam,
Today I wanted to buy a car at a VW dealership in Rudolstadt, which is approximately 150km away from me.
I had the dealer assure me in front of witnesses that no dogs had been transported in the car, as I am allergic to dog hair.
A...
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16.12.2011 | answered by Steffan Schwerin
Hello,
I am 36 years old, a single mother of 2 children aged 5 and 8 years old.
I have completed a three and a half year vocational training as a dental technician with 21 months of work experience afterwards. I then worked in a non-vocational job ...
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23.10.2011 | answered by Jan Wilking
In the summer of 2010, my father passed away. His illegitimate daughter (born in 1942) had no knowledge of the extent of the estate and initially wanted to settle for a compulsory share of EUR 14,000. My father also disinherited me, as he later marri...
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27.09.2011 | answered by Steffan Schwerin
Good day, I would need an expert opinion only on the following case, a brief outline of the structure of which is completely sufficient for me.
If this is not possible, please contact me promptly and inform me, thank you!
The situation is as follow...
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11.05.2011 | answered by Dr. Danjel-Philippe Newerla
I was born on 20.06.1980 in Poland, and have been living in Germany since 1985. I have had a permanent residence permit in Germany since 1992. I attended and completed school here, and also completed an apprenticeship as a travel service clerk at Deu...
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04.03.2011 | answered by Bernhard Müller
I have a 2.5-year-old son, whose father is listed as unknown on his birth certificate. I only had a brief affair with the father, he has never taken care of the child and has shown no interest in him. For various reasons, I want him to stay away from...
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19.11.2010 | answered by Jan Wilking
Dear Sir or Madam,
We have signed an event agreement (see attachment) with a hotel for our wedding in May 2011, for the rental of the rooms and the execution of the event. We are now required to make a down payment of 2500,00€. The contract does not...
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18.09.2010 | answered by Tobias Rösemeier
Dear Sir or Madam,
some time ago I bought a textile product online. Now I have found that the seam is coming undone on one of the garments.
The seller refuses to take back the clothing item and cover all costs of return and re-delivery.
He believ...
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06.07.2010 | answered by Dr. Danjel-Philippe Newerla
Hello,
One month ago, I had a court hearing appointment that I could not attend. My therapist wrote me a note stating that I was unable to travel and attend the hearing due to a specific phobia that I have had for decades. Now, the district court has...
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27.05.2010 | answered by Steffan Schwerin
Hello,
I am employed at a temporary employment agency. Some days I am only assigned for 1-2 hours by their clients. Of course, I only get paid for 1-2 hours as well. The transportation costs are higher than the wage. Is this permissible? Is there a m...
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20.03.2010 | answered by Bernhard Müller
Good day,
As the owner of a vehicle, I have received a summons from the police in Wuppertal:
"Investigation against unknown individuals for leaving the scene of an accident, your statement as a witness is required. To clarify the above-mentioned in...
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18.03.2010 | answered by Dr. Danjel-Philippe Newerla
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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01.03.2010 | answered by Bernhard Müller
Dear Sir or Madam,
I have booked a double room in a hotel and forgot to cancel it, as we were unable to travel there. Now I received a registered letter with the invoice for the total amount of 594 euros. Do I really have to pay the full amount?
Yo...
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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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13.02.2010 | answered by Dr. Danjel-Philippe Newerla
Hello,
here is the situation:
I am currently undergoing a "training" (as it also states in the contract) at an event agency, with the goal of achieving two qualifications - one being the completion of a private educational institution (not a univer...
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28.01.2010 | answered by Bernhard Müller
I have a comprehensive question regarding tax, criminal, and internet law.
Let's imagine a German citizen is abroad and is the managing director of a limited liability company in that country. From there, he offers a service online that German compa...
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23.11.2009 | answered by Steffan Schwerin
Hello.
I run a travel agency and today I received a warning from the Competition Center for alleged "deception about the exclusivity of a supposed advantage" (§§3 para.1,5 para.1 UWG). The Competition Center has various advertising materials (with an...
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18.11.2009 | answered by Steffan Schwerin
I have applied for insolvency proceedings against my former employer as a last resort to enforce payment of outstanding amounts upon presentation of a fully certified copy. After one year, the former employer is now willing to pay the outstanding amo...
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