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Marriage and family law

What is the situation during the asylum procedure regarding matters of family law (right to determine the place of residence, right of care and custody, visitation rights, right of maintenance in case of divorce)?

Will a marriage that has been concluded in another country be recognised in Germany?

What is the situation of married underage refugees in Germany?

What happens in the case of a divorce if the residential status depends on the (marriage) partner?

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