Recently, D66 advocated shortening the duration of alimony from twelve to three years. Elzeline van Herk and Marjoleine de Boorder explain in the Financieele Dagblad that this is a step in the right direction, but that it is much more important to make agreements about the purpose of the alimony. After all, a divorce is not a conclusion, but the beginning of a new life. By allocating the alimony to, for example, an education or another goal that promotes independence, the divorce is not an obstacle, but a good starting point. You can read the article here. Would you like to know more about alimony and the possibilities in your situation? Then contact us contact with us.