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It used to be customary to marry someone of the same nationality or of the same origin. Nowadays, marriages between people of different nationalities are becoming more common. Unfortunately, 40% of marriages in the Netherlands end in divorce. How does this work if one lives in a country other than the one in which they […]

If you have minor children and you get divorced, agreements must be made about the children. The mutual agreements will be laid down in writing in an agreement. This agreement is known as the parenting plan. The parenting plan is an excellent basis for getting a good divorce. Is a parenting plan compulsory? The law

A fight divorce is an unpleasant event that involves a lot of emotions. In this period it is important that a number of things are properly arranged and therefore it is important to call in the right help. Unfortunately, it often happens in practice that the future ex-partners are unable to reach agreements together. Parties

Have you broken the corona rules and been fined? Then, until recently, you ran the risk of having a criminal record. The corona fines continue to exist, but there is no longer a note on the criminal record. Why have criminal records been such a thorn in the side of the House of Representatives and

Dismissal is one of the most far-reaching measures in employment law that has far-reaching consequences for the employee. That is why you as an employer, unlike the employee, cannot simply call it quits. Do you intend to fire your employee? In that case, you must bear in mind certain conditions for a valid dismissal. First

The basic principle applies in Dutch compensation law: everyone bears his own damage. In some cases, simply no one is liable. Think, for example, of damage as a result of hailstorms. Was your damage caused by someone? In that case, it may only be possible to compensate the damage if there is a basis for

When an immigrant obtains a residence permit, he or she is also granted the right to family reunification. Family reunification means that the family members of the status holder are allowed to come to the Netherlands. Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights provides for the right to respect family life. Family reunification

Under certain circumstances, termination of the employment contract, or resignation, is desirable. This may be the case if both parties envisage resignation and conclude a termination agreement in this regard. You can read more about the termination by mutual consent and the termination agreement on our site: Dismissal.site. In addition, termination of the employment contract

Obligations of the employer and the employee according to the Working Conditions Act Whatever work you do, the basic principle in the Netherlands is that everyone should be able to work safely and healthily. The vision behind this premise is that the work must not lead to physical or mental illness and not at all

A debtor who is no longer able to pay his outstanding debts has a few of options. He can file for his own bankruptcy or apply for admission to the statutory debt restructuring arrangement. A creditor can also apply for the bankruptcy of his debtor. Before a debtor can be admitted to the WSNP (Natural

A well-known lawsuit of 2019 [1]: The Mexican regulatory body CRT (Consejo Regulador de Tequila) had started a lawsuit against Heineken which mentioned the word Tequila on its Desperados bottles. Desperados belongs to Heineken’s select group of international brands and according to the brewer, is a “tequila flavoured beer”. Desperados is not marketed in Mexico,

Both employees and employers can come into contact with dismissal in various ways. Do you choose it yourself or not? And under what circumstances? One of the most drastic ways is immediate dismissal. Is that the case? Then the employment contract between the employee and the employer will end instantly. Within the employment relationship, this

Financial agreements are part of the divorce One of the agreements usually concerns partner or child alimony: contribution to the cost of living for the child or ex-partner. When the ex-partners jointly or one of them files for divorce, an alimony calculation is included. The law does not contain any rules on the calculation of

Everyone takes pictures almost every day. But hardly anyone pays attention to the fact that an intellectual property right in the form of copyright comes to rest on every photo taken. What is a copyright? And what about, for example, copyright and social media? After all, nowadays the number of photos taken that subsequently appear

What is your business worth? If you want to acquire, sell, or simply know how your company is doing, it is useful to know the answer to this question. After all, although the value of a company is not the same as the final price that is actually paid, it is the starting point in

Are you married or do you have a registered partnership? In that case, our law is based on the principle of care and upbringing of the children by both parents, according to Article 1: 247 BW. About 60,000 children are faced with divorce from their parents every year. However, even after the divorce, the children

The court verdicts often contain orders for one of the parties to pay damages determined by state. The parties to the proceedings are thus at the basis of a new procedure, namely the damages assessment procedure. However, in that case the parties are not back to square one. In fact, the damage assessment procedure can

Bullying at work is more common than expected Whether neglect, abuse, exclusion or intimidation, one in ten people experience structural bullying from colleagues or executives. Nor should the consequences of bullying at work be underestimated. After all, bullying at work not only costs the employers four million extra days of absenteeism per year and nine

Choose one or more first names for children In principle, the parents are free to choose one or more first names for their children. However, in the end you may not be satisfied with the chosen first name. Do you want to change your first name or that of your child? Then you need to

It sometimes happens that a director of a company gets fired. The way the director’s dismissal can take place depends on his legal position. Two types of directors can be distinguished within a company: statutory and titular directors. The distinction A statutory director has a special legal position within a company. On one hand, he

One of the most discussed topics in the World Cup of 2014. Robin van Persie who equalizes the score against Spain in a gliding dive with a beautiful header. His excellent performance also resulted in a Calvé advertisement in a form of a poster and a commercial. The commercial tells the story of a 5

When you get divorced, a lot changes in your family. If you have children, the impact of a divorce will be very big for them as well. Younger children in particular may find it difficult when their parents get divorced. In all cases, it is important that the children’s stable home environment is harmed as

Divorce is often accompanied by disagreement between partners. When you and your partner separate and cannot agree with each other, conflicts will arise that in some cases can even escalate. A divorce can sometimes bring out the bad in someone because of their emotions. In such a case, you can call in a lawyer to

Anyone can face dismissal There is a good chance, especially in this uncertain time, that the decision regarding dismissal will be taken by the employer. However, if the employer wants to proceed with dismissal, he still must base his decision on one of the specific grounds for dismissal, substantiate it well and prove its existence.

Expressing your opinion or criticisms is in principle not a taboo. However, this does have its limits. Statements should not be unlawful. Whether an statement is unlawful will be judged per specific situation. In the judgment a balance is made between the right to freedom of expression on the one hand and the right to

Eviction is a drastic procedure for both the tenant and the landlord. After all, upon eviction, the tenants are forced to leave the rented property with all their belongings, with all its far-reaching consequences. The landlord may therefore not simply proceed with eviction if the tenant fails to fulfil his obligations under the rental contract.

Nowadays, both private and professional parties increasingly enter a digital contract or settle for a scanned signature. The intention is of course no different than with a normal handwritten signature, namely, to bind the parties to certain obligations because they have indicated that they know the content of the contract and agree to it. But

The whole world is currently experiencing a crisis on an unimaginable scale. This means that governments also have to take extraordinary measures. The damage that this situation has caused and will continue to cause can be enormous. The fact is that no one is currently in a position to assess the scale of the crisis,

A bankruptcy application is a powerful tool for debt collection. If a debtor does not pay and the claim has not been disputed, a bankruptcy petition can often be used to collect a claim more quickly and cheaply. A petition for bankruptcy can be filed either by petitioner’s own request or at the request of

The coronavirus has far-reaching consequences for all of us. We must try to stay at home as much as possible and work from home as well. This ensures that you spend more time with your partner every day than you did before. Most people are not used to spending so much time together every day.

When you are summoned, you have the opportunity to defend yourself against the claims in the summons. Being summoned means that you are officially required to appear in court. If you do not comply and do not appear in court on the date stated, the court will grant in absentia against you. Even if you

Recently, the Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) imposed a large fine, namely 725,000 euros, on a company that scanned fingerprints of employees for attendance and time registration. Biometric data, such as a fingerprint, are special personal data within the meaning of Article 9 GDPR. These are unique characteristics that can be traced back to one

Why and when to choose arbitration? When the parties are in a conflict situation and cannot resolve the matter by themselves, going to court is usually the next step. However, conflicts between parties can be resolved in various ways. One of these dispute resolution methods is arbitration. Arbitration is a form of private justice and

Now that the coronavirus has also broken out in the Netherlands, the worries of many parents are increasing. As a parent you may now come across a couple of questions. Is your child still allowed to go to your ex? Can you keep your child at home even if he or she should be with

In recent years, the internet has boomed. More and more often we spend our time in the online world. With the advent of online bank accounts, payment options, marketplaces and payment requests, we are increasingly arranging not only personal but also financial matters online. It is often arranged with just one click of the button.

Have you been arrested on suspicion of a criminal offense? Then the police will usually transfer you to the police station to investigate the circumstances under which the offense was committed and what your role as suspect was. The police may detain you for up to nine hours to achieve this goal. The time between

Within certain industries, manufacturers are subject to strict production standards. This is the case in the (human and veterinary) pharmaceutical industry, the cosmetics industry and the food industry. Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) is a well-known term in these industries. GMP is a quality assurance system which ensures that the production process is properly registered and

Due to several high-profile criminal cases that have arisen in the past year, the suspect’s right to remain silent is once again in the spotlight. Certainly, with victims and relatives of criminal offenses, the suspect’s right to remain silent is under fire, which is understandable. Last year, for example, the persistent silence of the suspect

If the court decides after a divorce that you are obliged to pay alimony to your ex-partner, this is bound to a certain period of time. Despite this period of time, in practice it often happens that after some time you can unilaterally reduce or even end the alimony altogether. Are you obliged to pay

Are you an independent entrepreneur and do you want to work in the Netherlands? Independent entrepreneurs from Europe (as well as from Lichtenstein, Norway, Iceland and Switzerland) have free access in the Netherlands. You can then start working in the Netherlands without a visa, residence permit or work permit. All you need is a valid