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Rules on free choice of a lawyer under legal expenses insurance to be interpreted broadly
On 7 April of this year, the European Court of Justice has once again given two judgements on the free choice of a lawyer, in which the concept was more closely defined.
Change in the Wage Guarantee Scheme
When an employer goes into liquidation, the employees are often left with arrears in the payment of their salaries. The liquidation does not cause the employment to be terminated immediately (the receiver still has to terminate the employment agreement),
No enforcement by the ILT with regard to delayed flights
Under EC Regulation 261/2004, passengers can claim financial compensation when a flight is severely delayed or cancelled. Pursuant to Section 16 of this Regulation, the Netherlands is obliged to appoint a national institution that is responsible for the e
Conflicts of interest within a foundation
Can a director of a foundation give an assignment to a private company with limited liability that he is a director of as well?
FAQ’s about maintenance payments
The following article answers some of the most frequently asked questions about maintenance (alimony) obligations in the Netherlands.
Dutch Divorce Lawyer
When a personal matter such as divorce, questions about custody, or any other matter surrounding marriage dissolution is in question, and proceedings are likely to take place in the Dutch jurisdiction, it is vital that you have experienced legal representation by a Dutch divorce lawyer who deals with International Divorce Cases on a daily basis and who is familiar with the challenges the expatriate faces under such conditions.
Divorce and children
When getting divorced, it is inevitable that parties consider the future of any children. But what are your legal rights and obligations as parents after a divorce?
Division of marital property
The Netherlands is currently one of the few countries in the world that has an absolute community of property regime upon marriage. Unless parties have expressly agreed otherwise, all property, whether acquired before or after marriage, automatically becomes communally owned by both spouses. Upon divorce both parties are entitled to 50% of the marital property. Parties may deviate from this principle when agreeing a divorce settlement. However, if the divorce is contested, a court will hold fast to the equal division of property.
Divorce in the Netherlands
Filing for a divorce is a stressful business, but getting divorced in a foreign country can be even more confusing and can lead to some unforeseen problems. Learn more about what is and isn’t possible when getting divorced in The Netherlands (also referred to as Holland).
Wills and Estates
The lawyers of the Family Law & Divorce practice group have years of experience acting in all facets of Wills and Estates, including:
Earlier publication of the annual accounts
On 1 January 2016, the term within which the annual accounts must be published was reduced again. This time, the amendment applies as of the 2016 financial year, for all companies. So what were the rules again, and what has changed on 1 January 2016?
Possible statutory basis for the Dutch Franchise Code
Minister Kamp of Economic Affairs is looking into the possibility of enshrining the Dutch Franchise Code in the law. This is stated in a letter he has written to the Dutch House of Representatives. It means the Franchise Code may come to play a role in le
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