Children, Benefits, and Family Reunification
28 GermanySimple articles about Children, Benefits, and Family Reunification.
Kindergeld in Germany: Who Is Eligible for Child Benefits, How Much Is Paid, and How to Apply
Kinderzuschlag in Germany: Eligibility, Amount, and How to Apply for the Kindergeld Supplement
Kinderzuschlag in Germany: Who Is Eligible for the Kindergeld Supplement and How to Apply
Mutterschutz in Germany: Maternity Leave, Benefits, and Protection Against Dismissal
Parental leave in Germany: how to arrange leave to care for a child
Support for Parents in Germany: Counselling, Jugendamt, Frühe Hilfen and Kindergeld
Support for Single Parents in Germany: Benefits, Taxes, and the Jugendamt
Survivor’s Pensions in Germany: Widow’s, Orphan’s, and Erziehungsrente
Visa for Marriage in Germany: Documents, the Standesamt, and a Residence Permit After the Wedding
What Names May Not Be Registered for a Child in Germany
When Is It Okay to Leave Children Unsupervised in Germany?
Kindergeld in Germany: Who Is Eligible for Child Benefits and How to Apply A brief guide to Kindergeld in Germany: payment amounts in 2026, basic eligibility requirements, rules for foreign nationals, the child’s age, required documents, and how to apply at the Familienkasse. Kindergeld in Germany: Who Is Eligible for Child Benefits, How Much Is Paid, and How to Apply Kindergeld eligibility requirements in Germany for parents and children, the benefit amount in 2026, applying through the Familienkasse, payments after age 18, and recipients’ obligations. Kinderzuschlag in Germany: Eligibility, Amount, and How to Apply for the Kindergeld Supplement Who is eligible for the Kinderzuschlag in Germany, what is the maximum supplement amount in 2026, how is family income calculated, and how to apply at the Familienkasse. Kinderzuschlag in Germany: Who Is Eligible for the Kindergeld Supplement and How to Apply What is the Kinderzuschlag? Who is eligible for KiZ in Germany? How much will be paid in 2026? How are the Kinderzuschlag and Wohngeld related? And what documents do you need to prepare for the Familienkasse? Mutterschutz in Germany: Maternity Leave, Benefits, and Protection Against Dismissal How Mutterschutz works in Germany: the periods before and after birth, who is entitled, protection against dismissal, work restrictions, breastfeeding breaks, and maternity pay. Parental leave in Germany: how to arrange leave to care for a child Who is entitled to parental leave in Germany, how to apply to your employer, how long childcare leave lasts, whether you can work part-time, and how dismissal protection works. Support for Parents in Germany: Counselling, Jugendamt, Frühe Hilfen and Kindergeld Where parents in Germany can get free support: Frühe Hilfen, parenting counselling, Jugendamt, family assistance and the basic rules for Kindergeld. Support for Single Parents in Germany: Benefits, Taxes, and the Jugendamt What assistance is available to single parents in Germany: Kindergeld, Kinderzuschlag, Elterngeld, Bürgergeld, Unterhaltsvorschuss, Wohngeld, Jugendamt, and tax class II. 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?
