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Glossary

Widerspruch

A Widerspruch is a formal written objection against a decision (Bescheid) from an authority like the Jobcenter or Familienkasse. You must file it within 1 month of receiving the decision, in writing or in person at the office. It is free of charge and forces the authority to review its decision.

In plain German

Sie sagen der Behörde schriftlich, dass Sie mit der Entscheidung nicht einverstanden sind.

What it means

A Widerspruch is a formal written objection against a decision (Bescheid) from an authority like the Jobcenter or Familienkasse. You must file it within 1 month of receiving the decision, in writing or in person at the office. It is free of charge and forces the authority to review its decision.

الاعتراض (Widerspruch) هو طعن كتابي رسمي على قرار صادر من جهة حكومية مثل مركز العمل (Jobcenter) أو صندوق الأسرة. يجب تقديمه خلال شهر واحد من استلام القرار، كتابياً أو شخصياً في المكتب. الاعتراض مجاني ويُلزم الجهة بمراجعة قرارها.

As it appears in letters

Gegen diesen Bescheid können Sie innerhalb eines Monats nach Bekanntgabe Widerspruch einlegen.
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This page explains general rules. It is not legal advice for your case.