Main areas of my practice: Divorces and separation agreements, Divorces with a foreign connection (in particular the application of foreign divorce law before German family courts), annulments of marriages (e.g. because of a sham marriage), divorces of homosexual marriages, marriage contracts and divorce settlement agreements, alimony, custody and access rights, Visa for family reunification, reunification of spouses, Residence permit for (self-employed) gainful employment (work permit), Residence permit as managing director of a limited liability company, settlement permit and permit for permanent residence EU, Naturalization and permit to retain German citizenship.
My clients benefit from intensive personal support and involvement with the mandate. I have special language skills in English and Spanish.
A brief note on the designation "Fachanwalt Familienrecht". A lawyer may call himself a "specialist lawyer" if he has acquired and proven special theoretical and practical knowledge in a particular field of law. This professional title is awarded by the Bar Association in accordance with the Specialist Lawyer Regulations. Prerequisites are three years of admission to the bar in the last six years prior to application as well as proof of special expertise. For this purpose, seminars must be attended and additional examinations must be passed. Regular continuing education in the field of family law is also mandatory.