Everything for parents with young children living in Germany: with information on health matters, child benefits and childcare.

Information about UK, US, Australian and New Zealand consulates in Berlin, which provide services for citizens in need, including replacement of lost or stolen passports and help and advice in difficult situations.

Information directly from the European Union on the practical aspects of moving to and living in Germany: residency, finding a home, a school and a job, German social security and more.

Information from the EU on taxes, the cost of living, the health and education systems, the cultural and private lives and... shopping in Germany. Information relevant to any foreigner moving to or thinking of living in Germany.

The place for you to exchange views, share useful information on parenting, schooling and kid's fun for families in Berlin and the region.

Information on the German marriage process for foreigners - American, Australian, UK and other European Union citizens - wanting to have their wedding in Germany. What to expect, where to go and the documents required for the legal process.

The administrative details you need to know if you are giving birth in Germany. Who to contact and what to expect from the German system: maternity leave, midwives, vaccinations and registering the birth.

Information for parents with teenagers on youth organisations, youth employment law, driving, drugs, alcohol and teenage pregnancy.

Information for EU citizens and non-EU (US, Australian) on the residency permit: Who needs what, where to go, how to make the application and the documentation required.

Same-sex couples are allowed the same marriage, legal, adoption and inheritance rights as those afforded to couples in traditional union. This INFOrmation page explains how to have a gay wedding in Germany.

In depth information about the provisions for children with special needs: details on education, benefits, carer's allowances and getting about in Germany.

Key information to understand the various types of German Will available, and how to go about making one and how it affects your assets in Berlin and elsewhere in the world.