7 May 2025
Collaborative Divorce: The Advantages of a Collaborative Approach
In this blog, we discuss what this method entails, what its advantages are and why it can be a good choice for couples going through a divorce.
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Curriculum Vitae
Lawyer
Expertises
Family law
Education
Law, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Memberships
Association of Family and Inheritance Lawyers Divorce Mediators (vFAS)
Publications
“New opportunities for biological fathers to have access to their child”, M.D. Verwoerd, Tijdschrift voor Familie- en Jeugdrecht (FJR), issue 2015/2.
Languages
Dutch
English
German
Marcella Verwoerd
‘Offering support in difficult times with empathy and professionalism’
A divorce often marks a significant and challenging phase in a person’s life. During such a time, having the support of an expert divorce lawyer or mediator is invaluable — someone who can help ease conflicts, improve communication, and find sustainable solutions. This requires a keen ability to listen, persuasive skills, and a thorough knowledge of the applicable law.
Marcella Verwoerd is an experienced family law lawyer and mediator with a focus on international divorces. She frequently represents clients as either a lawyer or a lawyer-mediator, successfully resolving issues related to children’s arrangements as well as the financial settlement of a divorce. Additionally, Marcella has extensive experience in advising and litigating about the dissolution of non-marital relationships, care and contact arrangements, parental authority, relocation, prenuptial agreements, division and cases regarding child maintenance and spousal maintenance.
Marcella’s approach is characterised by a committed and personal touch, where she is attuned to her clients’ emotions while delivering tailored legal solutions effectively and thoroughly. Marcella works closely with her clients, helping them identify where they want to be ‘once everything is behind them.’ She is fully committed to her clients and is clear about what is (legally) possible.
Marcella assists clients both in the Netherlands and abroad. As a member of the specialist association vFAS, Marcella has significant experience working with expats and internationals. She has a deep understanding of diverse cultures, which allows her to empathise with her clients’ situations – an expertise she developed during her many years of working abroad.
Marcella made a conscious decision to join GMW advocaten. The combination of delivering high-quality legal advice and enjoyable collaboration within the firm makes it an excellent working environment where she can optimally support her clients.
Clients appreciate Marcella Verwoerd for her expertise, accessibility and personal approach. Read client experiences below.
‘‘Although the path of divorce was full of challenges, Marcella made the process much lighter and more understandable. Her support and guidance gave us enough room to take the next steps with confidence.’’
