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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Not only divorce evokes the necessary emotions.
That is obviously also the case if your relationship / partnership ends.
Ending your partnership can have consequences. Do you have a valid cohabitation agreement ? Are there under-age children? These are some questions that you should think about. If necessary our specialist lawyers can assist you in a professional manner with drawing up a parenting plan. But we will also gladly assist you with making arrangements as to child support, dividing your possessions or the ownership or rental of your home.
GMW lawyers is experienced in assisting partners who choose to go their separate ways. When partners break up the law does not always provide a clear answer. We listen and endeavour to ensure that the relationship with your ex-partner can be continued in a positive way in the future. That is also in the interests of the children. Although you are no longer partners, you remain parents.
GMW lawyers can assist you with ending your partnership both in the role of lawyer as well as in the role of mediator, which can take place on behalf of both parties. Our team is also highly skilled in assisting entrepreneurs. It is possible that (no) arrangements have been made in that respect in the cohabitation agreement.
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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