Germany Discriminating against Men
There is something totally important I forgot to mention. The European Court of Justice has decided that Germany is discriminating against men with regard to child custody. At the moment the situation in Germany is as follows: If a couple is married and then gets divorced, both of the parents have child custody afterwards. In case they are, however, not married and break up, only the woman receives the child custody. The man cannot decide upon anything, sometimes he even has to go to court to be able to see his son or daughter for some hours a month.
One father now went to the European Court of Justice to end this situation, leading to the decision that Germany was discriminating against the equality of humans. Germany has to adjust the law now.
Many people recommend the way it is in most other countries and for married couples in Germany: Both of the involved persons get child custody. According to experts this is the best decision for children, because they need to have both parents to get to know different gender roles. Moreover, it would probably lead to a better payment rate of alimony, which are at the moment often not paid - just because of the fact that fathers are not even able to see the son they should pay for.
However, we also have to consider that Germany does not have to adjust the law to European level. They could agree on another law which might be enough for the European Court, but not as good as possible for the fathers.
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
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