After the death of a loved one, there are many things that need to be sorted out. Sometimes this can put family relationships on edge. If the will does not give clear instructions, this can make the situation worse. Choosing mediation is a good alternative and avoids going to court. The settlement of the estate is agreed in consultation under the guidance of the mediator, who is also a lawyer. We will guide you through the process of settling the estate and, if necessary, draw up a settlement agreement setting out the process, the financial settlement and other matters. If the house still needs to be sold, we can help with that.
Personal disputes can be resolved more quickly and often more effectively through mediation. It saves time and money. You are also directly involved in finding a solution. It leads to sustainable solutions that you both support and that leave more room for personal wishes and interests.
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.
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?