14 September 2026
Drawing up maintenance arrangements; a good idea?
Is it worthwhile to record maintenance arrangements? In this article, I explain why it can be important to make clear arrangements on this issue.
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A parenting plan is required for married and registered parents (with or without joint custody) and for cohabiting parents with joint custody.
Since March 1, 2010, a parenting plan is part of the divorce application process in the Netherlands. This means that parents filing for divorce are obliged to consider child-related issues like care, development and education before they file for divorce.
It has been the intention of the legislature to compel parents to consult one another about their children not as former partners, but as parents. That is not always an easy task, especially because at the beginning of a divorce strong emotions often play a major role.
A good family lawyer can assist in this stage, helping to determine the key considerations for the welfare of the child.
A parenting plan is an agreement that specifies which agreements have been made by the parents with regard to their children. It contains agreements on the care, education, how information is exchanged on important issues and the costs of care and upbringing of the children.
In the case of international divorce, a parenting plan may also include special agreements about topics like visitation and moving (abroad) with the children.
Our experts can highlight important considerations and help you achieve the best possible result.
Situations change, and you may need to adjust or update your agreements over time to reflect the new situation.
GMW lawyers will be happy to help you with all your family law and divorce-related legal issues. If you have any questions, please contact us directly using the enquiry form below or +31 (0)70 3615048. Our family lawyers will be happy to support and advise you.
GMW lawyers will be happy to help you with all your family law and divorce issues. Please feel free to contact us if you have any legal questions.
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14 September 2026
Drawing up maintenance arrangements; a good idea?
Is it worthwhile to record maintenance arrangements? In this article, I explain why it can be important to make clear arrangements on this issue.
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10 September 2026
Interest rate compensation when dividing the marital home after divorce
A divorce often involves difficult decisions. One of the most significant questions is what should happen to the jointly owned home.
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26 August 2026
Divorce Day
On Friday 11 September 2026, it will be Divorce Day. This day was established by the Association of Family and Inheritance Lawyers Divorce Mediators (vFAS). On Divorce Day, you can visit us for free personal advice.
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20 August 2026
Does personal injury compensation remain private property in the event of divorce?
On 4 March 2025, the Arnhem-Leeuwarden Court of Appeal gave a judgment illustrating how complex the division of personal injury compensation can be in divorce proceedings.
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30 July 2026
How is maintenance for young adults determined in divorce proceedings?
How exactly are maintenance contributions for young adults determined in divorce proceedings? The Dutch Supreme Court provided clarification on this issue.
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6 July 2026
Deferring a claim for division of the home
Upon divorce or separation, the home may be allocated to either party. This is particularly the case where the property is jointly owned and the home is not sold.
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6 July 2026
How to get a prenuptial agreement in the Netherlands
Just like drawing up a will, in many countries it is normal to contact a lawyer (or solicitor) to draw up a prenuptial agreement.
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18 June 2026
The business in the event of divorce with a prenuptial agreement including a periodic set-off clause that has not been implemented
What about the set-off of the business’s value? In this article, we’ll explain various situations.
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10 June 2026
How should unequal contributions to a jointly owned pre-marital home be handled in the event of divorce?
On 21 March 2025, the Dutch Supreme Court clarified how unequal financial contributions to a home purchased jointly before marriage should be treated. Before the marriage, one partner may have a claim against the other because they contributed more to the purchase price. But what happens when the couple later marries under the regime of the limited community of property?
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