Lawyer
Iris van der Leij specialises in family law and inheritance law. She advises clients on a wide range of (international) matters, including divorces, relationship property issues, maintenance and disputes concerning children. She also advises and litigates in inheritance law cases, including the division and settlement of estates and disputes concerning legacies and statutory shares.
Her approach is defined by clarity, thoroughness and pragmatism, aiming for solutions that respect both the legal and personal aspects of the case.
Thanks to her many years of experience as a senior legal officer at the Court of Appeal of The Hague, she has in-depth insight into how judges assess family law matters.
19 March 2026
I have been disinherited. What am I entitled to?
Being confronted with disinheritance can raise both emotional and legal questions. You may wonder whether you are no longer entitled to any part of the estate. Under Dutch law, the short answer is: not necessarily. In certain cases, you may still retain a statutory right to part of the estate even if you have been disinherited. Below, we explain how this works.
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1 September 2025
Ex-partners wishing each other the best after divorce
In this article, we discuss a case in which the woman’s generosity after the divorce ultimately had some unpleasant consequences for the man.
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2 September 2020
Decided to get divorced? Here’s what to think about
The decision has been made, you want to get a divorce. Where do you start?
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