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Family law matters are often emotionally challenging and legally complex. Whether facing divorce, arranging child custody, or planning your financial future with prenuptial agreements, having clear legal guidance is essential.
At Law & More, we provide compassionate yet pragmatic family law services to individuals and families. Our family lawyers help international couples navigate Dutch family law, handle complex divorces involving business assets, and protect your interests while minimizing conflict.
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Divorce & Separation
Child Custody arrangements
Alimony calculations and disputes
Prenuptial Agreements
Co-Parenting plans
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International family law
Asset division in divorce
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Compassionate approach to sensitive matters
Experience with international couples
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Business asset valuation expertise
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Key Legal Terms
Important terminology explained in plain language
Prenuptial Agreement (Huwelijkse Voorwaarden)
Contract made before marriage defining how assets and debts will be treated during marriage and in case of divorce. Must be notarized. Common arrangements: limited community of property, separation of property, or custom provisions. Allows protecting business assets, inheritances, or prior wealth.
Community of Property (Gemeenschap van Goederen)
Default matrimonial property regime in Netherlands. All assets acquired during marriage belong equally to both spouses (50/50), including income, property, pensions. Debts also shared. Only premarital assets and inheritances/gifts explicitly designated as separate remain individual property.
Alimony (Alimentatie)
Financial support one spouse pays to the other after divorce. Partner alimony based on need and capacity to pay, typically lasting maximum 12 years or marriage duration. Child support (kinderalimentatie) based on standardized tables considering parental income and custody arrangement. Both modifiable if circumstances change significantly.
Parenting Plan (Ouderschapsplan)
Required document for divorcing parents detailing child custody arrangements. Must cover: where child lives, visitation schedule, decision-making authority, cost division, information exchange, and dispute resolution. Court reviews plan to ensure child's interests protected. Forms basis for any future modifications.
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