If you are married or in a registered civil partnership but live separately, you can demand reasonable maintenance from your partner even before the divorce.
If you are unable to finance a necessary legal dispute yourself, your spouse or life partner may be required to provide you with an advance on legal costs, provided this is equitable.
Do you have a residence permit for the purpose of joining your spouse or are you a spouse with independent residency status? Learn how to apply for a settlement permit here.
For foreigners who are still abroad, the German diplomatic mission in the country of origin is responsible (also for the visa application). The visa office of the central immigration office in Hamburg checks the requirements for issuing visas for ...