A recent decision by the Frankenthal Local Court (Amtsgericht) dated 09.12.2025 – (Ref. 2a III 18/25) marks a turning point in international name law. For couples with international ties, the combination of a strategic choice of law and the 2025 Name Law Reform has opened up new creative possibilities: so-called "Name-Meshing". The Case: Individuality vs. the German Registry Office A couple married in New York. The husband is a US citizen, and the wife holds dual German-Ameri

German maintenance law regulates financial obligations within the family unit. This includes, in particular, child maintenance, care-related maintenance, and, where applicable, spousal or parental support. It is currently under review by the legislator to adequately reflect modern family realities.