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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.

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11 March 2015

Affairs and other grounds for divorce

Many people still believe they need a reason to get divorced and that the courts are interested in the grounds for divorce.

22 May 2014

A divorce under common law in the Netherlands

In most European countries, the legal system is based on Roman law. The law is laid down in codes.

21 April 2014

Divorce in the Netherlands and ties with Scotland

In my practice, I have dealt regularly with Scottish divorce law in recent years, or at least with people who got married in Scotland, have Scottish nationality and came to the Netherlands as expats.

3 November 2013

Indexation 2014 of maintenance for children and spouses

The amount of maintenance paid for children and spouses is subject to annual statutory indexation.

17 April 2013

When is Dutch law applicable in case of divorce?

If you have moved to the Netherlands from another country, you may be in for some surprises if you decide to file for divorce in the Netherlands.

28 March 2013

The Hague Convention on Matrimonial Property

Have you lived in the Netherlands for 10 years? Then you may be married in community of property!

4 February 2013

Relocating children following breakdown relationship

In my blog “Moving home after divorce: with or without the children?” I discussed the issues at stake when the main carer wants to relocate with the children to another part of the Netherlands, or even another country, following the breakdown of a relationship.

8 November 2012

Indexation 2013 of maintenance for children and spouses

The amount of maintenance paid for children and spouses is subject to annual statutory indexation.

1 October 2012

Misconceptions in international family law

Increasingly frequently, people find love across the border.