Parental Support Only from an Income of 5,000 Euros

Decision of the Munich Higher Regional Court on March 6, 2024 – Case No.: 2 UF 1201/23 e Children are only obligated to support their parents if their average monthly net income is between 5,000 and 5,500 Euros. This was decided by the Munich Higher Regional Court in a ruling on March 6, 2024 (Case […]

BVerfG Strengthens Rights of Biological Fathers

Judgment of the Federal Constitutional Court of April 9, 2024, Case No.: 1 BvR 2017/21 The Federal Constitutional Court has strengthened the rights of biological fathers with a ruling dated April 9, 2024 (Case No.: 1 BvR 2017/21). With this landmark decision, the constitutional judges opened the door for biological fathers to be recognized as […]

Divorce Italian-Style Also Recognized in Germany

The out-of-court divorce of a marriage in Italy must also be recognized in Germany. The ECJ ruled on this with its judgment of November 15, 2022 (Ref.: C-646-20). Family law is becoming a bit more European. So far, the question has been whether an out-of-court divorce in an EU member state is also automatically recognized […]

Divorce – No Gift Tax on Needs-Based Settlement

A couple can agree in a marriage contract that in the event of divorce, a compensation payment will be made instead of ongoing maintenance payments. Potential gift tax must be considered in this context. German family law provides that a married couple lives in a regime of community of accrued gains. However, different regulations can […]

Divorce Settlement Agreement Avoids Lengthy Disputes

The divorce of a marriage entails legal consequences. Besides the child’s welfare, it is predominantly about finances. A divorce settlement agreement can help avoid disputes. To the emotional burden of a divorce, lengthy legal disputes often add. In addition to custody or visitation rights, it regularly involves the division of the couple’s assets, equalization of […]

Make Important Provisions in the Marriage Contract

In a prenuptial agreement, many important points such as gain compensation, pension rights adjustment, or post-marital maintenance can be proactively clarified. This prevents disputes in the event of a divorce. The prenuptial agreement is often a sensitive topic in many relationships, and many happy couples see it as a clear sign of distrust. However, this […]

Private Clients – Protection of Assets and Business

Private wealth and business assets require special protection. In this context, aspects of inheritance law and family law play a central role among others. Particularly for the self-employed, entrepreneurs, and tradespeople, family disputes can also affect the business and its assets. Inheritance disputes, as well as separations and divorces, can become problematic for one’s own […]