Category Archives: Family Law

The Law can’t Mend a Broken Heart

Posted on 21 December 2012 by

The law can do a lot. Lawyers can do even more, especially a hot-shot-lawyer like myself. But there is one thing that even I can’t do: I can’t force people to love you or to be faithful. Read this request … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Law, German Law, Law, Life, Marriage | Tagged | 9 Comments

10 FAQ about child custody law in Germany

Posted on 19 September 2012 by

I have noticed that I receive many e-mails with the same questions, so I have started to post the most frequent questions – and of course the answers to them – for everyone to read for free. As this section might … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Law, German Law, Germany, Law | Tagged | 17 Comments

How to prevent Same-Sex Marriage

Posted on 24 March 2012 by

Churches, Conservatives, commentators, advocacy groups, politicians, media outlets and other concerned citizens are using all means possible to stop same-sex marriage from becoming legal. They use public information campaigns, they pray, they petition parliaments and file lawsuits in state and … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Law, Human Rights, Law, Marriage, Politics | Tagged , , | 11 Comments

Malta, the Paradise for Victims of Domestic Violence

Posted on 17 March 2012 by

8 of March was International Women’s Day. I don’t think much of it, because I am anything but a feminist and because on the other hand I think the legitimate grievances by women (for example in Iran or Saudi Arabia) … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Law, Feminism, Law, Malta, Media, Politics | Tagged , | 11 Comments

More Pestering Questions from the Philippines

Posted on 9 January 2012 by

Despite being on sabbatical from working as a lawyer, I sometimes volunteer to give advice about German law via AllExperts. Some people think that they can approach a lawyer and are entitled to an answer to their questions. They are wrong. One year ago, I wrote … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Law, German Law, Law | Tagged , , | 26 Comments

Death to the dictator, and one more wife for me please!

Posted on 24 October 2011 by

I am happy for Libyans that they have toppled, with just a bit of help from NATO, the dictatorship of Muammar Gaddafi. Many Libyans have shown great courage and resilience which may serve as an example to other oppressed peoples in … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Law, Human Rights, Islam, Law, Libya, Politics | Tagged , , , | 11 Comments

10 FAQ on Inheritance Law in Germany

Posted on 18 August 2011 by

I have noticed that I receive many e-mails with the same questions, so I have started to post the most frequent questions – and of course the answers to them – for everyone to read for free. As this section might … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Law, German Law, Germany, Law | Tagged , , , , , | 8 Comments

What a greedy child

Posted on 25 January 2011 by

I regularly receive e-mails with legal questions, even though I am on a sabbatical from lawyering and have only limited time available due to my studies of Philosophy and Development & Economics. No problem with that; if the person sounds … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Law, German Law, Germany, Law | Tagged , , , , , | 15 Comments

Engagement of Prince William and Kate Middleton

Posted on 16 November 2010 by

Isn’t it obvious that Prince William had been waiting with his engagement to Kate Middleton until the United Kingdom’s Supreme Court ruled that prenuptial agreements are now also recognised by English courts? Smart guy.

Posted in Family Law, Law, Marriage, Politics | Tagged , , , , , | 24 Comments

No rape in marriage, says head of Islamic Sharia Council

Posted on 14 October 2010 by

Sheikh Maulana Abu Sayeed, president of the Islamic Sharia Council in Britain says that under Sharia law, there can be no rape in marriage “because sexual intercourse is part of the marriage”. That is clearly a repulsive view, because as … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Law, Islam, Law, Marriage, Politics, UK | 2 Comments