According to Dutch law, as a stepparent you are obliged to contribute to the costs of your stepchild(ren). When are you legally a stepparent and when are you maintenance obligated for your stepchild(ren)? And is the stepparent's maintenance obligation the same as that of the legal/biological parent(s)? These questions are answered in this blog.
Mediation in this day and age.
Conflicts are inevitable. Delissen Martens believes in the power of Mediation for businesses and individuals.
In the presence of an independent mediator, parties discuss their conflict with each other and seek the best possible solution together. So there is no judge involved. Through consultation at the table, you yourself are the architect of the settlement agreement that settles the dispute. Because of the holistic approach, mutual relationships, the future and possible blockages are also considered, in addition to the legal merits of the case.
When is Mediation relevant for you
Business conflicts such as labour disputes or boardroom issues are resolved faster and often better through mediation. We also guide you in family matters such as divorce, inheritance or a conflict between parents. Mediation saves time and costs. The informal format means you are directly involved in creating the solution and clarifying the noise in the communication. Mediation leads to sustainable solutions that put a new dot on the horizon and leave room for personal wishes and interests.
Delissen Martens has specialised mediators in-house. Our mediators are affiliated with the Mediation Federation of the Netherlands (MfN), the Business Mediation Platform (PBM), the Association of Family Lawyers and Divorce Mediators (vFAS) and the Association of Collaborative Professionals (VVCP).
Our mediators in The Hague are at your service throughout the Netherlands
Are you looking for a mediator? You are welcome at our office in The Hague or via online meetings. Our mediators have extensive experience as well as the right knowledge and expertise to assist you. They are also available to assist a team, a partnership or a board. Although our office is based in The Hague, we operate throughout the Netherlands. See below our team of relevant counsel in the field of mediation.
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No one marries with the idea of divorcing each other at some point, yet 7.8 out of every 1,000 marriages stranded in 2021. After kicking off the dust, people then move on and sometimes that includes a new partner, or the new partner was already there and may even have been one of the reasons for the divorce (whether in the ex-partner's eyes or not). How do ex-spouses deal with this and what can you expect from your ex-partner in this regard?