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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.

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31 March 2022

Applying for divorce in the Netherlands

This blog provides general information on divorce, discusses whether you can apply for divorce and the different "routes" to divorce in the Netherlands.

6 December 2021

Taking the kids on holiday in corona time

Many divorced parents would like to take their children abroad this holiday.

17 November 2021

Statutory indexation of child and spousal alimony 2022

Each year, child and spousal alimony (maintenance) is increased by annual indexation.

25 October 2021

Take your time before starting divorce proceedings

The decision to separate from your partner and then go to court for divorce is one of the most difficult decisions in a person's life.

20 October 2021

Breaking up after living together: what needs to be arranged for the children?

If you have been living together (cohabiting) and your relationship ends, making arrangements for the children can be a challenge.

15 October 2021

Interesting ruling: Court ends alimony obligation because of cohabitation

I have already written about Article 1:160 of the Dutch Civil Code on a number of occasions.

4 October 2021

Reimbursement rights between spouses and (registered) partners

Most marriages and registered partnerships do involve joint property.

22 September 2021

Permission to vaccinate a minor child (against COVID-19)

Vaccinating children according to the Dutch National Immunisation Program is regarded as medical treatment for children.

16 March 2021

Partner alimony and a new relationship

In this blog I will discuss, based on a specific case, to what extent the obligation to pay partner alimony (maintenance) ends when the maintenance recipient has a new partner and this new partner incurs expenses for the maintenance recipient.