11 December 2025

No maintenance contribution for young adult children in interim relief proceedings

For young adult children (aged 18 to 21), under Dutch law a (continued) maintenance obligation applies. This means that parents are required to contribute to their children’s living expenses and study costs, even after they have turned 18.

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3 December 2025

Don’t count the number of warnings

That five official warnings do not automatically justify a lawful dismissal was once again confirmed in a recent ruling by the Gelderland Subdistrict Court.

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27 November 2025

Interpretation of contracts: the Haviltex-ruling

Most business disputes arise from differing interpretations of agreements. That is not surprising. As Paul Scholten already said in 1909: “Words are never clear on their own.”

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20 November 2025

Can you claim compensation for non-material damage under Dutch real estate and tenancy law?

In recent years, we have received an increasing number of questions about compensation for non-material (immaterial) damage. Expats in particular are often used to the idea that, alongside compensation for material loss, there is also scope for compensation for more abstract harm, such as anxiety, distress, or impact on private life.

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13 November 2025

The business in the event of divorce in a (limited) community of property: how do reimbursement rights work?

In divorce proceedings, it often happens that one or both spouses own a business. This blog explains how businesses are treated when there is a (limited) community of property and whether reimbursement rights may arise.

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6 November 2025

The second opinion procedure in appeal

Since 2013, the Court of Appeal in The Hague has offered the second opinion procedure in appeal cases. This procedure aims to provide parties with a faster and less expensive reassessment of their case, as an alternative to the regular appeal procedure. This article discusses the legal basis, process, and the (dis)advantages of the procedure.

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30 October 2025

Heineken employee facing termination? We offer legal advice

Heineken has announced a large-scale reorganisation, as a result of which many positions will become redundant. Those employees will be offered a settlement agreement to which a so-called social plan will apply. If this applies to you, please continue reading…

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15 October 2025

The statutory share and rejection of an inheritance

When someone rejects an inheritance, this usually means they waive all entitlements, including their statutory share (“legitieme portie”).

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8 October 2025

Insolvency, Finance & Collateral: case law alerts

In this article, we explain the importance of properly documenting claims secured by pledges and mortgages.

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