Author: Dr. Sandra Koelln

  • Dr. Sandra Koelln
Mães solo e apoiadores segurando faixa Kindergeld für alle Kinder em frente ao Bundestag, Berlim

Single Mothers in Germany: Their Rights to Child Support

More than half of all single-parent families in Germany receive no financial support from the other parent, and 41% of solo parents are at risk of living in poverty. The majority are women. This statistic,

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Cidadania alemã para brasileiros nova lei naturalização Alemanha

New German Citizenship Law: What Changed for Brazilians

In recent years, Germany has adopted various measures to modernize its immigration policy and facilitate the integration of foreigners living and working in the country. One of the most relevant changes was the approval of the reform

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Casamento realizado no Brasil e reconhecimento jurídico na Alemanha

Does a marriage in Brazil have validity in Germany?

Many Brazilians living in Germany ask themselves: “Is my marriage performed in Brazil automatically valid here?” The short answer is yes, but with important conditions. Depending on the purpose – visa, change of name, inheritance, or

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Bundestag em Berlim durante contexto de implementação da reforma europeia de asilo na Alemanha em 2026

Germany accelerates integration of foreign professionals

In 2026, Germany took significant steps in the migratory landscape and the integration of foreign professionals. The federal government confirmed the implementation of the European asylum reform into German law, promoting greater regulatory clarity and strengthening

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