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If you have several first names, you can have their order changed by making a declaration.

Have you lost your divorce certificate? Then you can apply for a new certified copy at the local or family court where your divorce proceedings were conducted. Only this court will keep the original of your divorce certificate.

If your marriage was divorced outside Germany, you can have this decision formally recognized in Germany.

If you are divorced or have ended your civil partnership, you can take your birth name again instead of your joint surname.

If you would like to adopt a person of legal age, you and the adult can apply to the competent family court.

Practical tips for the whole family to be seen better in the dark

If you have adopted a child abroad and it is a weak adoption, you can have it converted into an adoption under German law. Your adopted child will then have all the rights and obligations of a child adopted under German law.

As an adopted person, you can inspect the files relating to the placement of your adoption yourself from your 16th birthday. Unless the interests of other parties concerned - such as those of your biological parents - conflict with or outweigh such access.

The day of action is a great opportunity to talk to your children about what this means for them: because if you know your rights, you can stand up for them! Our tear-off poster "Your children's rights" is a great way to start the conversation with young children.

In winter, it gets dark earlier, rain and fog make visibility more difficult and wet leaves make roads slippery. For children in particular, this increases the risk of getting into dangerous situations on the road. With a few simple measures, your family can get through the dark season more safely.