Family law

At GMW lawyers we can assist and advise you about divorce or termination of cohabitation and the division of assets, as well as custody, child maintenance, partner alimony, parenting plans, prenuptial agreements and other matters related to family law.

We will take into account the financial, as well as emotional interests of our clients. Our aim is to achieve the best legal and financial result for you, by providing advice and/or initiating proceedings.

Our clients include entrepreneurs/directors, principal shareholders, independent professionals, wealthy private individuals, expats and charitable organisations. At GMW lawyers we help and advice clients from the Netherlands and abroad.

GMW lawyers has a network of lawyers in other countries working in family law. Our Family, Estate Planning & Inheritance department is one of the largest in the Netherlands and has highly qualified lawyers who have a great deal of experience in their field of expertise.

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GMW lawyers will be happy to help you with all your family and divorce related legal issues. If you have any questions, please contact us directly using the enquiry form below or +31 (0)70 3615048. Our family lawyers will be happy to support and advise you.

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Antoine de Werd

Antoine de Werd

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Lise-Milou Lagerwerf

Lise-Milou Lagerwerf

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Marcella Verwoerd

Marcella Verwoerd

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Marieke Morshuis

Marieke Morshuis

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Sophie Vermeule

Sophie Vermeule

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Stephanie Hasselaar-Veltkamp

Stephanie Hasselaar-Veltkamp

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