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An ordered index of every guide we have written on Family law in the Netherlands.

Someone close to you has died in the Netherlands, or you are planning your own

The Dutch registered partnership (geregistreerd partnerschap) is close to marriage in almost every legal respect,

If you married in the Netherlands on or after 1 January 2018 without signing a

Almost every question we get from internationals about divorce in the Netherlands starts with the

If you are separating in the Netherlands and have children under 18, Dutch law does

Search for a “child support calculator” for the Netherlands and you will find tools that

Dutch law distinguishes sharply between a child’s biological parent and its legal parent. Only legal

Islamic marriage divorce raises many questions in the Netherlands: a nikah can have legal consequences,

A divorce brings a great deal of uncertainty. While the proceedings are still ongoing, practical

Divorce, custody disputes, and international parenting arrangements are rarely simple, and in the Netherlands they

A divorce is always difficult, and this is no different for LGBTIQ+ couples. Although Dutch

When significant wealth is involved, divorce in the Netherlands becomes a multi-layered legal exercise. Business

Not every divorce lawyer is equipped to handle a complex case. When a separation involves

A divorce is one of the most far-reaching events in a person’s life. Besides the

When you separate and divorce, a great deal comes your way at once. One of

When a relationship ends, we often assume that the hardest period is behind us once

Reaching the Dutch state pension (AOW) age marks a significant financial milestone, bringing changes to

Divorce is complicated enough on its own. But when both former partners go on to

Divorce raises many questions. One of the most practical – and most sensitive – is