21 July 2011
Regime of general community of property Part 2: Reference date
As per 1 January 2012, legislative proposal on general community of property regime takes effect, as announced in my previous weblog.
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11 March 2026
How can you prevent an inheritance from ending up with your child’s partner?
When drawing up a will, consideration is given to how the inheritance will be distributed. This is recorded in the will. A possible wish is to ensure that your future inheritance does not end up with your child’s partner.
Read more18 July 2011
Regime of general community of property Part 1: A thing of the past?
A reform of the matrimonial regime of general community property, takes effect on 1 January 2012.
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10 July 2011
Registered partnership – the pros and the cons
The Dutch Central Office for Statistics has registered a steep rise in registered partnerships lately, especially in relationships where both partners are 40 and older.
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3 February 2011
Divorce and exclusion clauses under Dutch law: inheritances
As there is no global consensus as to how best divide the assets of divorcing couples, there are sharp differences between the divorce laws of different countries.
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30 January 2011
Same-sex marriage
Is it always possible for gay couples to file for divorce in the Netherlands?
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5 January 2011
Expats often stunned by financial consequences
Expats are often stunned by the financial consequences of Dutch matrimonial law.
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29 August 2010
Spousal alimony: when the ex moves in with the new partner
Many of those who pay alimony to an ex-spouse hope that their obligation to do so would stop, once the ex would move in with a new partner.
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17 August 2010
Having the law on your side is one thing, but winning a legal dispute is another
This is especially true if the spouse required to pay up lives abroad.
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20 June 2010
Moving after the divorce: with or without the kids?
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