Divorce Day

26 August 2026

Divorce Day

By Antoine de Werd

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.

Divorce Day 2026

Divorce Day is a good opportunity to ask any questions you may have about divorce, maintenance or mediation, with no obligation. If you are considering a divorce, it is important to seek information and to obtain expert guidance. On Divorce Day, we are happy to offer you the chance to ask your questions and seek advice.

For whom is Divorce Day?

For anyone who has questions or wants to know more about the legal aspects of their (possible) divorce or the ending of a relationship.

What are the most common topics in a divorce?

There is a lot to consider in a divorce. What is the first step? How can you prepare properly for a divorce? How does a divorce proceed? If there are children, what needs to be arranged for them? And then there are the financial matters: maintenance, what to do with the home, the division or settlement of assets, and prenuptial agreements. What should happen to a pension or a business you own? GMW lawyers has extensive experience in handling (international) divorces.

Why consult a lawyer?

A family law lawyer can help you approach the divorce as well as possible. That may be because of the children, preserving a relationship for the future, and often for financial reasons. An additional reason is that, under the Dutch law, only lawyers can file for divorce with the court.

Family law specialists

GMW has the largest family law department in the Netherlands. Within our firm, several lawyers are members of the vFAS, the Association of Family and Inheritance Lawyers and Divorce Mediators. These family law lawyers studied for an additional three years and are therefore specialists in the field of divorce. They are not only lawyers, but also accredited mediators.

Free consultation

Do you have questions about divorce, maintenance or mediation? GMW lawyers warmly invites you to a free 30-minute consultation on Divorce Day. We will be happy to answer all your questions about divorce.

Contact us to schedule an appointment straight away, and please mention that you are calling for Divorce Day.

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Antoine de Werd

Antoine de Werd

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