13 January 2020
Stepparents, pay attention: these are your duties
As a stepparent, you are required by law to contribute to the costs of your stepchild.
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7 May 2026
Waiving spousal maintenance by email: is that possible?
Can someone waive spousal maintenance through a simple email? This exact question arose in proceedings before the Rotterdam District Court. The case demonstrates that changes to maintenance arrangements must be handled with care.
Read more6 November 2019
Statutory indexation of child and spousal alimony 2020
The amount of maintenance paid for children and spouses is subject to annual statutory indexation.
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26 June 2019
Cohabitants, think twice before you start
The law has all kinds of legal provisions for married couples who separate.
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4 June 2019
The 12-year alimony period is over
If you have followed the news over the past few weeks, you won’t have missed the fact that a new law on the duration of alimony (partner maintenance) will soon be introduced.
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3 May 2019
Interesting judgment: moving for Ajax?
In August 2018, the Rotterdam District Court issued an interesting judgment that I wish to share with you.
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29 November 2018
Statutory indexation of child and spousal alimony 2019
Each year, the Minister of Justice determines the alimony index.
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10 October 2018
Limited duration for alimony: an update
Significant criticism followed the submission of a bill in 2015 which proposed a change to the limitation of the duration of alimony (partner maintenance) payments.
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30 August 2018
International access arrangements – 3 key considerations
There are more and more international relationships and marriages.
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29 August 2018
Divorce Day 2018
Friday September 14th is Divorce Day 2018 in the Netherlands.
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