QUESTION SET · PEOPLE AND SOCIETY
Questions on: Family, Marriage and Children
17 of the 60 questions on People and society belong here. Under each question you read what it is about; the article explains the wider context.
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Question 241 of 300
Frau Seger bekommt ein Kind. Was muss sie tun, um Elterngeld zu erhalten?
What it is about
Parental allowance supports mothers and fathers who work less or not at all after the birth of their child. How high it is and how long it is paid depends, among other things, on previous income.
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Further readingFamilienportal des Bundes: Wie kann ich Elterngeld beantragen?
Question 242 of 300
Wer entscheidet, ob ein Kind in Deutschland in den Kindergarten geht?
What it is about
In Germany there are childcare options for children before school age, such as the crèche and kindergarten. Since 2013, every child has had a legal entitlement to a childcare place from their first birthday.
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Further readingGrundgesetz für die Bundesrepublik Deutschland: Artikel 6
Question 245 of 300
Wer darf in Deutschland nicht als Paar zusammenleben?
What it is about
Living together as a couple is regulated in Germany by several laws, above all by the Civil Code and the Criminal Code.
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Further readingBundesministerium der Justiz: Strafgesetzbuch § 176
Question 246 of 300
Ab welchem Alter ist man in Deutschland volljährig?
What it is about
Once you reach the age of majority, you can, for example, enter into contracts or rent your own home without your parents' consent.
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Further readingBundesministerium der Justiz: Bürgerliches Gesetzbuch § 2
Question 247 of 300
Eine Frau ist schwanger. Sie ist kurz vor und nach der Geburt ihres Kindes vom Gesetz besonders beschützt. Wie heißt dieser Schutz?
What it is about
Special rules apply in Germany at the workplace for pregnant women and new mothers, for example on working hours and dangerous activities.
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Further readingBundesministerium der Justiz: Mutterschutzgesetz § 3
Question 248 of 300
Die Erziehung der Kinder ist in Deutschland vor allem Aufgabe …
What it is about
Article 6 of the Basic Law (Grundgesetz) places marriage and family under the special protection of the state and regulates the relationship between family and state.
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Further readingGrundgesetz für die Bundesrepublik Deutschland: Artikel 6
Question 249 of 300
Wer ist in Deutschland hauptsächlich verantwortlich für die Kindererziehung?
What it is about
Children in Germany have rights of their own. The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child has applied here since 1992 and names, among other things, the right to education, health and protection.
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Further readingGrundgesetz für die Bundesrepublik Deutschland: Artikel 6
Question 251 of 300
Wenn man in Deutschland ein Kind schlägt, …
What it is about
Children in Germany have a right to a non-violent upbringing. This is set out in the Civil Code (§ 1631): physical punishment, psychological injury and other degrading measures are not permitted. This also applies to parents and within the family. Anyone who harms a child can be liable to prosecution. Youth welfare offices (Jugendämter) help families and protect children when they are in danger.
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Further readingBundesministerium der Justiz: § 1631 BGB – Inhalt und Grenzen der PersonensorgeBundesministerium der Justiz: § 223 StGB – Körperverletzung
Question 252 of 300
In Deutschland …
What it is about
In Germany, marriage is under the special protection of the Basic Law (Grundgesetz). Anyone who wants to get married goes to the registry office (Standesamt). There it is checked whether a marriage may be entered into, for example whether someone is still married to another person. After a divorce or the death of a spouse, people may marry again, men and women alike.
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Further readingBundesministerium der Justiz: § 1306 BGB – Bestehende Ehe oder Lebenspartnerschaft
Question 254 of 300
In Deutschland dürfen Ehepaare sich scheiden lassen. Meistens müssen sie dazu das „Trennungsjahr“ einhalten. Was bedeutet das?
What it is about
In Germany, a marriage ends with the death of a partner or through court proceedings. The Civil Code contains the rules on this.
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Further readingBundesministerium der Justiz: § 1566 BGB – Vermutung für das ScheiternBundesministerium der Justiz: § 1567 BGB – Getrenntleben
Question 255 of 300
Bei Erziehungsproblemen können Eltern in Deutschland Hilfe erhalten vom …
What it is about
Under Article 6 of the Basic Law (Grundgesetz), the care and upbringing of children are the natural right of parents. At the same time, they are their foremost duty.
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Further readingFamilienportal des Bundes: Welche Angebote gibt es für Eltern?
Question 258 of 300
Was darf das Jugendamt in Deutschland?
What it is about
There is a youth welfare office (Jugendamt) in every district (Landkreis) and every independent city in Germany. It is the central municipal body for child and youth welfare services.
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Further readingBundesministerium der Justiz: § 42 SGB VIII – Inobhutnahme von Kindern und Jugendlichen
Question 265 of 300
Wohin muss man in Deutschland zuerst gehen, wenn man heiraten möchte?
What it is about
Marriage law in Germany is set out in the Civil Code. Since 2017, same-sex couples have also been allowed to marry. Marriage, as a partnership for life, enjoys special legal protection.
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Further readingBundesministerium der Justiz: § 1310 BGB – Zuständigkeit des Standesbeamten
Question 267 of 300
Eine junge Frau in Deutschland, 22 Jahre alt, lebt mit ihrem Freund zusammen. Die Eltern der Frau finden das nicht gut, weil ihnen der Freund nicht gefällt. Was können die Eltern tun?
What it is about
Family conflicts in Germany are often the subject of counselling services. The Basic Law (Grundgesetz) places marriage and family under special protection.
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Further readingBundesministerium der Justiz: § 2 BGB – Eintritt der Volljährigkeit
Question 272 of 300
Welche Lebensform ist in Deutschland nicht erlaubt?
What it is about
Family forms in Germany are diverse, for example single parents or blended families. Family law is regulated in the Civil Code and contains provisions on marriage, kinship and children.
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Further readingBundesministerium der Justiz: § 1306 BGB – Bestehende Ehe oder Lebenspartnerschaft
Question 273 of 300
Bei Erziehungsproblemen gehen Sie in Deutschland …
What it is about
For questions about bringing up children, there are numerous counselling services for parents in Germany. Many of them are aimed at families with small children.
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Further readingFamilienportal des Bundes: Welche Angebote gibt es für Eltern?
Question 275 of 300
Was braucht man in Deutschland für eine Ehescheidung?
What it is about
In Germany, a divorce is pronounced by the family court. The proceedings are often associated with court and procedural costs.
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Further readingBundesministerium der Justiz: § 114 FamFG – Vertretung durch einen Rechtsanwalt
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