Not only divorce evokes the necessary emotions.
That is obviously also the case if your relationship / partnership ends.
Ending your partnership can have consequences. Do you have a valid cohabitation agreement ? Are there under-age children? These are some questions that you should think about. If necessary our specialist lawyers can assist you in a professional manner with drawing up a parenting plan. But we will also gladly assist you with making arrangements as to child support, dividing your possessions or the ownership or rental of your home.
GMW lawyers is experienced in assisting partners who choose to go their separate ways. When partners break up the law does not always provide a clear answer. We listen and endeavour to ensure that the relationship with your ex-partner can be continued in a positive way in the future. That is also in the interests of the children. Although you are no longer partners, you remain parents.
GMW lawyers can assist you with ending your partnership both in the role of lawyer as well as in the role of mediator, which can take place on behalf of both parties. Our team is also highly skilled in assisting entrepreneurs. It is possible that (no) arrangements have been made in that respect in the cohabitation agreement.
GMW lawyers will be happy to help you with all your family law 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.
GMW lawyers will be happy to help you with all your family law and divorce issues. Please feel free to contact us if you have any legal questions.
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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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5 March 2026
Marriage declared invalid due to use of ChatGPT during the ceremony
On 5 January 2026, the Court of Overijssel declared a marriage null and void because the speech delivered during the marriage ceremony did not comply with the requirements of the Dutch Civil Code (ECLI:NL:RBOVE:2026:23). Notably, the speech had been prepared with the assistance of ChatGPT.
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16 February 2026
Check your prenuptial agreement
Before or during marriage, spouses often enter into a prenuptial agreement. In this article, we focus specifically on prenuptial agreements that were concluded many years ago.
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5 February 2026
Who pays for the private investigator’s report?
The Arnhem-Leeuwarden Court of Appeal ruled that the costs of a private investigator’s report can be recovered from the maintenance recipient. This is happening more and more often.
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18 December 2025
Indexation of child and spousal maintenance 2026
Every year, child and spousal maintenance are increased through annual indexation. You can read more about the indexation of child support and spousal maintenance in 2026 in this blog.
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17 December 2025
Cohabiting as if married
An obligation to pay spousal maintenance can end upon remarriage or “cohabiting as if married”. In this article we discuss the burden of proof and recent case law, which has significant implications for both parties.
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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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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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1 September 2025
Ex-partners wishing each other the best after divorce
In this article, we discuss a case in which the woman’s generosity after the divorce ultimately had some unpleasant consequences for the man.
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