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How does the German law protect children and teens? What is the legal age limit for buying (and consuming) alcohol and smoking? Are children and teens allowed in bars, clubs or cinemas on their own?
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What is joint custody? Do I need a "Sorgerechtserklärung"? Who gets custody after a divorce?
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Can I obtain a German passport for my children if they are born in Germany? My child has a German passport (or residence permit) - how does that affect my right of residence in Germany?
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I'm Nigeria I live in Italy I'm asylum seeker and my girlfriend is German she come to Italy and she got pregnant we give birth to a boy the baby I was born in Germany because I cannot travel she...
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What types of support can I benefit from as an expecting mother? Can my boss fire me during my pregnancy? Can I get deported while pregnant?
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Where can I get support as a parent? What are the issues I need to consider when dealing with my child?
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What is child maintenance? What if the other parent cannot pay maintenance? Who is entitled to "Unterhaltsvorschuss"?
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Are there any courses where my child can improve their mother tongue? Should I speak German to my child at home? Are there any schools or kindergartens where my child can learn their mother tongue and...
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What are the main tasks of the Youth Welfare Office in Germany? What types of support do they provide children and parents? How can I reach out to them when I need help?
