The trick was to have a lawyer insurance. I‘d say it’s worth having one in Germany. Mine for example costs 200€ a year and I really hope I won’t need it. But the example of my friend has shown — it really pays off.
The thing is he pays a few hundreds per year for the insurance, but the lawyer that is managing his and his wife’s case now saves him thousands per year 🤷🏻♂️
Even if you don’t have such an insurance, it’s not the end of the world. Usually a lawyer consultation is for free, and if the lawyer finds your case promising (in the end the lawyer wants to win the case), they would help. You‘ll pay a lot, but you will save even more plus mental health, which is more important than money.
I really wish you success in this hard situation 🫂💜🙏🏻