A Tale of Law, Bias, and Parenthood This book delves into a multifaceted legal battle encompassing family law, immigration issues, and the inherent biases within the German legal system, contrasted with practices…
What brought me here!
Hi, I’m Evangelos Trimmis, or just Evan. I’m a single dad with two great daughters, whom I have been living with in Germany since 2020. I noticed there were a lot of…
Die Macht der Gutachterin – Wenn Expertise das Recht überholt
Ein persönlicher Erfahrungsbericht aus dem deutschen Familiengerichtssystem Im Zentrum vieler familiengerichtlicher Verfahren in Deutschland steht das Gutachten. Was in der Theorie als objektive Einschätzung einer neutralen Fachperson gedacht ist, entwickelt sich in…
Where Goethe Meets Aristotle — And Where German Family Law Forgot Them Both
1. Introduction, Germany gave us Goethe. Yet its justice system has forgotten what he stood for. Goethe was not just a poet; he was a thinker of rare depth, a scientist of…
What Kind of Generation Are We Raising?
Introduction: From “Toughen Up” to “Are You Okay?” Those of us born in the 1970s grew up in a world that was beginning to recognize the value of psychology and emotional intelligence—but…
A Week Without My Car: What I Learned on the Bus
Introduction: A Mechanical Problem, A Human Opportunity Last week, my car went to the mechanic. Nothing major—just one of those necessary repairs we tend to postpone until it’s no longer avoidable. I…
“Drowning in a Spoonful of Water”: The Quiet Struggle of Single Parents
Introduction: A Greek Truth in a Global Reality There’s a saying in Greek:“Πνίγομαι σε μια κουταλιά νερό.”“I’m drowning in a spoonful of water.” It captures the feeling of being overwhelmed by things…
Reconciliation Beyond the Courtroom: Why My Children’s Mother Will Always Matter
Introduction: More Than a Legal Matter In family law, especially in systems like Germany’s, there’s a strong emphasis on conciliation—finding a solution that works for everyone without assigning clear winners or losers….
The Court and the Law – A Personal Journey Through Family Justice Systems
When I filed my petition requesting sole custody of my children, my knowledge of the German legal system was extremely limited. However, I had already been exposed to Family Law in other…
Patterns, Rules, and Bias: What Chess and Law Have in Common
In Stefan Zweig’s Schachnovelle (Chess Novella), a man imprisoned during wartime survives by mastering a stolen chess book. With no one to play against, he internalizes moves, strategies, and mental games. When…
Competence Conflict: Who Should Decide in Urgent Family Law Cases?
Introduction When urgent decisions must be made about a child’s wellbeing, who has the competence to decide? In Germany, it’s often a social worker. In Greece, it’s a judge. This contrast reveals…
Enhancing Family Law Through Comparative
IntroductionComparative law isn’t just about evaluating different legal systems; it’s about understanding how they can inform and improve each other. The goal is not merely to critique but to foster a more…