Separation and Divorce

Ms. Dalkara advises clients through each stage of separation and divorce, from the initial consultation to the resolution of all consequential matters. Her advisory services cover:

• Spousal maintenance and child support,
• Equalization of accrued gains (Zugewinnausgleich) and asset division,
• Pension rights equalization (Versorgungsausgleich),
• Arrangements regarding the matrimonial home and household contents,
• Drafting and reviewing prenuptial agreements and divorce settlement agreements.

She works toward consensual solutions where possible and represents clients before the German family courts (Familiengerichte) where necessary.

Custody and Contact Rights

When parents separate, arrangements for their children usually require the most careful attention. Ms. Dalkara advises parents on joint and sole custody, the right to determine a child’s place of residence (Aufenthaltsbestimmungsrecht), and contact and visitation schedules. The best interests of the child are the central standard in every case, alongside workable arrangements that both parents can rely on.

Parentage, Adoption, and the Child’s Citizenship

Questions of parentage and adoption determine more than the legal relationship between parent and child. They can also decide whether a child holds German citizenship. Where a child’s parents are not married, and only the father is German, the child acquires German citizenship by descent only once paternity has been effectively acknowledged or established under German law (Section 4(1) of the Nationality Act, Staatsangehörigkeitsgesetz, StAG). A child adopted by a German citizen generally acquires German citizenship if the child was under 18 when the adoption application was filed (Section 6 StAG).

Ms. Dalkara advises on the acknowledgment and contestation of paternity, adoption proceedings, and stepchild adoption, with particular attention to the consequences for the child’s nationality status. For families with a parent or child born abroad, this combined perspective helps avoid gaps that only become apparent years later, for example, when a passport application is refused.

Citizenship by Descent

Georgia Dalkara guides clients through the process of claiming German citizenship based on descent. She ensures that all legal requirements are met and assists in compiling the necessary documentation—from birth certificates and family records to historical documents that establish a direct line of descent. Ms. Dalkara provides expert support throughout the entire verification process.

Restitution of Citizenship

Georgia Dalkara has extensive experience helping descendants of individuals who lost their German citizenship during the Nazi regime reclaim their nationality through restitution provisions. She explains the legal requirements, evaluates individual eligibility, and guides clients through the entire application process. She places particular emphasis on thoroughly analyzing historical contexts and legal frameworks to ensure that applications are legally sound and have a strong prospect of success.

Naturalization Through Residence

Georgia Dalkara also advises on standard naturalization for foreign nationals. She explains the necessary requirements, including the length of residence, language proficiency, and completion of integration courses, and ensures that applications are thoroughly prepared. She also assists in documenting financial stability to present a complete picture to the authorities. Her goal is always to follow a structured process that leads to successful naturalization.

Dual Citizenship

Georgia Dalkara provides comprehensive advice on acquiring or retaining multiple citizenships. She explains when dual citizenship is legally permitted and develops tailored solutions that are both legally secure and aligned with your personal life plans.