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Child Benefit

Am I entitled to "Kindergeld"?

Divorce

What do I need to know?

Educational Package

What is "Bildungs- und Teilhabepaket"?

Emergencies

Where can I get help?

Health Checks for Women

How can I keep myself healthy?

Home care

What rights do I have?

Licence Fee for Public Broadcasting

Do I have to pay "Rundfunkbeitrag"?

Marriage in Germany

How can I register my marriage?

Nursing Care System

How can I benefit from it?

Parental Allowance ("Elterngeld")

How does the German state support families?

Parental Leave ("Elternzeit")

How can I spend more time with my baby despite work?

Retiring in Germany

How much pension can I collect?

Searching for a Flat

How can I find a flat in Germany?

Supplementary Insurances

What types of insurance do I need?

Tax Declaration

How can I file my tax returns in Germany?

The German Tax System

What types of tax should I pay?

Travelling within Germany

How can I travel within Germany without a car?

Unpaid Bills

How should I deal with debt collection companies?

Certified Copies

Why do I need certified copies and how can I obtain them?

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

What do I need to know?

Cycling in Germany

What do I need to know?

Obtaining a Driving Licence in Germany

How can I drive a car in Germany?

Family

Family life in Germany

Flea Markets in Germany

How are they different from regular shops?

Health

Everything you need to know about health care in Germany

Kita: Childcare in Germany

What day care options do I have for my child?

Mobile Phone Contracts

Which type of service works best for me?

Parenting

Where can I get support as a parent?

Pets

What regulations apply to pets and their owners?

Public Transportation in Germany

How can I move around without a car?

Renting a flat in Germany

What do I need to know?

Schufa

What is “Schufa” and why do I need it?

WBS: Affordable Flats in Germany

Can I rent a state-subsidised affordable apartment?

Waste Separation and Recycling

A guide to sorting your waste