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11 March 2026

How can you prevent an inheritance from ending up with your child’s partner?

When drawing up a will, consideration is given to how the inheritance will be distributed. This is recorded in the will. A possible wish is to ensure that your future inheritance does not end up with your child’s partner.

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5 March 2026

Marriage declared invalid due to use of ChatGPT during the ceremony

On 5 January 2026, the Court of Overijssel declared a marriage null and void because the speech delivered during the marriage ceremony did not comply with the requirements of the Dutch Civil Code (ECLI:NL:RBOVE:2026:23). Notably, the speech had been prepared with the assistance of ChatGPT.

23 February 2026

Directors’ liability: often claimed, difficult to prove

Directors’ liability sounds threatening. In practice, however, a claim brought by a bankruptcy trustee is difficult to win. The threshold for directors’ liability is high. It therefore pays to take a critical look at such liability claims and to provide a solid defence.

19 February 2026

The effect of a conversion notice in contracts for works

Suppose a contractor has been engaged under a contract for works, but a problem arises during the execution of those works. Unfortunately, this happens quite often. If the parties are unable to resolve the issue together, it is advisable to consider legal steps. Below is a practical explanation and five useful tips.

16 February 2026

Check your prenuptial agreement

Before or during marriage, spouses often enter into a prenuptial agreement. In this article, we focus specifically on prenuptial agreements that were concluded many years ago.

11 February 2026

Love in the workplace: boundless?

What should be done if a romantic relationship between colleagues leads to tension and problems in the workplace? If such a relationship has a negative impact on work performance or the working atmosphere, is an employer allowed to prohibit a relationship between employees, or to impose limits? These questions regularly arise in practice and legal proceedings.

5 February 2026

Who pays for the private investigator’s report?

The Arnhem-Leeuwarden Court of Appeal ruled that the costs of a private investigator’s report can be recovered from the maintenance recipient. This is happening more and more often.

29 January 2026

Another brick in the wall

Are you planning to build or renovate? If so, a number of questions arise straight away: which type of agreement for contracting works is best for you? Do you opt for a fixed contract price, a target price, or a contract based on hours worked? Are any general terms and conditions applicable and, if so, which ones? Below is a practical guideline.

22 January 2026

What to do if an employee does not cooperate with reintegration?

When an employee is (long-term) sick, reintegration is a joint obligation of both the employee and the employer. But what if the employee refuses to cooperate in this process? What can you do according to the law? What steps are required?