Indexation of alimony
In October 2020, the percentage by which maintenance payments are indexed annually was announced. The indexation percentage for the year 2021 is 3% and applies from 1 January 2021. You can find the publication in the Staatscourant here. What are the consequences for the maintenance you pay or receive? The statutory indexation is […]
Holiday & corona: does change of plans lead to child abduction?
By: Mindy Mosk Although the Netherlands seems to be slowly returning to normal after the outbreak of the coronavirus, we are still receiving corona-related questions every day. For example, the summer holidays are just around the corner and parents are wondering whether they can go on holiday with their child. When a parent goes on holiday without the other parent’s permission […]
How should marriage-related need be determined?
By: Daisy Mandema Alimony is not simply awarded. Alimony is awarded if there is i) a need on the part of the person entitled to alimony (the recipient) and ii) the person liable to pay alimony (the payer) has the capacity to pay. How should one determine what someone’s need is? Expert Group on Alimony Standards In order to determine the need, reference should be made to […]
Claimability of a legacy that does not consist of a sum of money
By: Marjolein Hees It is not always clear when a legacy granted by will is claimable. For example, the testamentary provision 'I bequeath to give within 1 year after my death an asset', not consisting of a sum of money but for example a real estate, is common in practice. For both the heir who receives the legacy […]
The implementation of the contact arrangement during the corona crisis
Since the outbreak of the coronavirus, we have regularly received questions from concerned parents about how to deal with the contact arrangements. Parents are concerned about the risk of infection after their child(ren) have stayed with the other parent or about whether the corona measures are being followed strictly enough by the other parent. Are the children safe? […]
Mother makes a donation, meaning that father’s inheritance can no longer be paid. What now?!
Mother appears to have donated money, leaving no money to pay the children's claims from father's estate. What now?! Watch the interview with Eelco Anink. Do you have any questions? Please contact Eelco or one of our other specialized inheritance lawyers.
Corona crisis also affects alimony
The corona crisis is causing a lot of unrest and uncertainty. It is clear that the corona crisis can have major consequences for the income of many Dutch people. We notice that clients have many legal questions. A frequently asked question is: "Does the corona crisis affect alimony, now that I have no or less income?". A justified […]
Free online training for divorced parents!
A Skype meeting, two deadlines, the oldest still has to practice his dictation, the youngest needs help with math, groceries have to be done for the elderly parents and an ex-partner who believes that children should not be allowed to play outside during Corona, but refuses to give the children extra time during this period.
Coronavirus measures for clients, new clients and referrers
Our office has also taken measures to combat the coronavirus. What do these measures mean for you? Accessibility of the lawyers In accordance with the guidelines and advice of the RIVM and the government, our employees work from home as much as possible. All our lawyers and mediators are easily accessible by telephone, e-mail and video connection (Skype, Facetime, Zoom, […]
Conceal? Make a search? Or keep hidden? Beware of the consequences in the context of an inheritance or divorce!
Eelco Anink from our office explains how it works with concealing, making a mess of or keeping hidden (part of) the goods of an inheritance or divorce. Click here to watch the interview.