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Children, Benefits, and Family Reunification
Children, Benefits, and Family Reunification guides and articles about life in Germany.
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Survivor’s Pensions in Germany: Widow’s, Orphan’s, and Erziehungsrente Who is eligible for a widow’s pension (Witwenrente), widower’s pension (Witwerrente), orphan’s pension (Waisenrente), and child-rearing pension (Erziehungsrente) in Germany; how the small and large widow’s pensions differ; and what deadlines, rates, and restrictions apply. Visa for Marriage in Germany: Documents, the Standesamt, and a Residence Permit After the Wedding How a foreign national can marry a German citizen: the role of the Standesamt, the Ehefähigkeitszeugnis, a national visa for marriage, required documents, insurance, children, and a residence permit after the wedding. What Names May Not Be Registered for a Child in Germany What Names May Not Be Registered for a Child in Germany When Is It Okay to Leave Children Unsupervised in Germany? What does German law say about Aufsichtspflicht: Is it permissible to leave a child home alone, who is liable for any harm, and what safety measures must parents take?
