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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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.
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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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1 April 2024
Does loss of income mean higher child maintenance?
A parent may suffer a loss of income due, for instance, to not being able to find a new job. Under the law, child maintenance may be adjusted in such circumstances.
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13 April 2022
Moving home after divorce: with or without the children?
When you and your partner get divorced, there are many things to consider.
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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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20 June 2010
Moving after the divorce: with or without the kids?
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