27 February 2023
What are the benefits of mediation?
Some of our family lawyers also work as mediators. I am one of them. Mediation in family law cases is on the rise. Nevertheless, some ambiguities about mediation still exist.
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There is an important distinction between custody and guardianship.
The term guardianship is often used when the correct term should be custody.
Guardianship can only be established in two ways:
Parents have custody of their children, never guardianship.
If a child is born in a marriage, both parents have custody. After a divorce, this joint custody normally continues and in principle the parents agree on a care and contact arrangement, drawn up in a parental plan.
In the case that the parents of the child are not married and the father has not acknowledged the child, the father does not (automatically) have custody of the child. He can apply for custody together with the mother. In that case he has the rights and obligations which accompany the custody. If the mother refuses this, the father can request the court to give him custody as well.
If the two parents do not both have custody of a child, a care and (international) access arrangement can be made. Even if there is no custody, it does not mean that a parent does not have any right to the child. A request for access can also be made if the father has not acknowledged the child.
In many cases problems arise with regard to the arrangements about access or the care and contact arrangement. GMW lawyers can help you find a good solutions for these problems. 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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27 February 2023
What are the benefits of mediation?
Some of our family lawyers also work as mediators. I am one of them. Mediation in family law cases is on the rise. Nevertheless, some ambiguities about mediation still exist.
Read more
8 February 2023
The main rule is the ‘first shot rule’
If you and/ or your partner want a divorce, and your circumstances are international, you should ensure that you are aware of your options.
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23 January 2023
Spousal alimony in divorce proceedings in the Netherlands
Are you married and you are heading for divorce (or dissolution of registered partnership)?
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4 January 2023
Deferring a claim for division of the home
Upon divorce or separation, the home may be allocated to either party. This happens particularly when there is joint ownership of a home and the home is not sold.
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23 November 2022
Needs-based costs in child maintenance
When calculating child maintenance, the first step is to determine a child's needs.
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5 October 2022
Child support account (kinderrekening) for child maintenance
Agreements must be made in the case of divorce, end of a registered partnership or breakup of a relationship.
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26 September 2022
The Big Mac index and alimony
You may have heard of the Big Mac index. As an attorney or mediator, we also make use of this in the world of alimony. I will elaborate on this in this blog.
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24 August 2022
Moving with a child in the case of sole custody
In my practice as a divorce lawyer, I regularly have to deal with parents who want to move with their children.
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14 August 2022
Everything you need to know about Divorce Day
Friday, September 9 is Divorce Day 2022, a day on which you can obtain free information about divorce from specialised lawyers.
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