Rights & Laws

Can I obtain a German passport for my children if they are born in Germany? My child has a German passport (or residence permit) -[...]

Do I have to register my address ("Anmeldung") in Germany? Where and when should I register? What documents do I have to submit?

Can I obtain permanent residence permit and settle in Germany? Where and how can I apply? What requirements do I need to meet?

What kind of residence permit I need for my family to be able to come to Germany? What are the prerequisites for family[...]

Can I apply for the EU Permanent Residence Permit? What are the requirements I have to fulfil? Can I work in any EU country with an[...]

The new Naturalisation Act came into force on 27 June 2024. Here, you can find the application requirements according to the new[...]

Am I going to lose my right of residence after divorce if I've come to Germany for family reunification? 

What is joint custody? Do I need a "Sorgerechtserklärung"? Who gets custody after a divorce?

What is child maintenance? What if the other parent cannot pay maintenance? Who is entitled to "Unterhaltsvorschuss"? 

What is considered a discriminatory behaviour according to the German law? What can I do when I face discrimination? 

What number should I call in an emergency? How can I file a complaint against an offender? What can I do if the police discriminate[...]

Can I get financial help for legal proceedings when I go to court? Which costs does legal aid cover? Do I have to pay it back?

What are my rights as a woman according to the German law? Where can I seek support if I face gender-based discrimination? 

What exactly is domestic violence? Do verbal abuse and controlling behaviour also count as domestic violence? How and where can I[...]

What are the main tasks of the Youth Welfare Office in Germany? What types of support do they provide children and parents? How can[...]

What are my legal rights as a person with a disability? Are refugees with disabilities granted asylum due to their disability? How[...]

What do I need to know about emergency services in Germany? How can I contact police or fire department? What are the information I[...]

What is "Jobcenter"? Who is eligible to receive "Bürgergeld" (Citizen's Allowance) and when?

How does the German law protect children and teens? What is the legal age limit for buying (and consuming) alcohol and smoking? Are[...]

What are the major political parties in Germany? And what do they each stand for? Can I join a party as a refugee? 

What types of election exist in Germany? How does the election system work in the local and federal level? Who has the right to[...]

What are the most significant articles of the German constitution (Basic Law or "Grundgesetz")? How does the Basic Law protect my[...]