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.’’

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8 January 2025

5 practical tips for effective divorce mediation

Once a couple have made the decision to break up, mediation can be a valuable means of resolving conflicts and reaching agreement in an emotionally charged situation. To ensure a smooth mediation process, we provide you with 5 practical tips for divorce mediation in the article below.

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14 October 2024

Online mediation in family law

Within family law, mediation is increasingly being used by (future) ex-partners to make agreements on, for example, the content or modification of a parenting plan and the financial settlement of a marriage. Through mediation, sustainable agreements can be reached.

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11 October 2023

Parenting together again through mediation

Parents often approach me when they are at a complete loss as to how to work things out together. They have already talked and argued a lot.

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