Minister Asscher announces measures that pertain to the obligation to continue to pay salary in the event of illness
Minister Asscher announces measures that pertain to the obligation to continue to pay salary in the event of illness
Garnishment of the purchase price with the buyer
On 31 October 2013, in the article “Beslag op de koopsom van een woning” ("Garnishment of the purchase price of a dwelling"), we already discussed a judgement of the Supreme Court of 12 July 2013, in which the Court ruled that garnishment levied on the purchase price against the buyer is not subject to the protection of the priority notice ("Vormerkung").
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.
