14 September 2026

Drawing up maintenance arrangements; a good idea?

Is it worthwhile to record maintenance arrangements? In this article, I explain why it can be important to make clear arrangements on this issue.

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10 September 2026

Interest rate compensation when dividing the marital home after divorce

A divorce often involves difficult decisions. One of the most significant questions is what should happen to the jointly owned home.

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26 August 2026

Divorce Day

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.

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20 August 2026

Does personal injury compensation remain private property in the event of divorce?

On 4 March 2025, the Arnhem-Leeuwarden Court of Appeal gave a judgment illustrating how complex the division of personal injury compensation can be in divorce proceedings.

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30 July 2026

How is maintenance for young adults determined in divorce proceedings?

How exactly are maintenance contributions for young adults determined in divorce proceedings? The Dutch Supreme Court provided clarification on this issue.

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6 July 2026

Deferring a claim for division of the home

Upon divorce or separation, the home may be allocated to either party. This is particularly the case where the property is jointly owned and the home is not sold.

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6 July 2026

How to get a prenuptial agreement in the Netherlands

Just like drawing up a will, in many countries it is normal to contact a lawyer (or solicitor) to draw up a prenuptial agreement.

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18 June 2026

The business in the event of divorce with a prenuptial agreement including a periodic set-off clause that has not been implemented

What about the set-off of the business’s value? In this article, we’ll explain various situations.

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10 June 2026

How should unequal contributions to a jointly owned pre-marital home be handled in the event of divorce?

On 21 March 2025, the Dutch Supreme Court clarified how unequal financial contributions to a home purchased jointly before marriage should be treated. Before the marriage, one partner may have a claim against the other because they contributed more to the purchase price. But what happens when the couple later marries under the regime of the limited community of property?

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