What We Do in Family Law
Family law touches what is most dear to you. Our family law attorneys offer personal attention, expert advice and careful guidance in every matter within this area of law. We provide legal advice and guidance in, among others:
- Divorce and termination of registered partnership
Guidance in consultation, negotiation or court proceedings. A frequently asked question is, for example, whether Dutch law applies when international couples divorce, read more about international family law. In divorces involving children, it is necessary to draw up a parenting plan. - Child and spousal support
Calculation, modification and enforcement of financial obligations.
Child support is mandatory and is determined based on the income and financial capacity of the parents. Indexation and international aspects may play a role in this. - Parenting plan, custody and visitation arrangements
Agreements about minor children, joint custody or visitation. Parents are required to draw up a parenting plan in which the role of each parent in making decisions about the child is established. In divorces, parents can go to court to request substitute consent for relocation. - Prenuptial agreements and limited community of property
Advice on division of assets and possessions. Marriage brings legal and financial consequences, such as matrimonial property regimes and prenuptial agreements. - Cohabitation agreement and living together
Advice on drafting, adjusting or terminating a cohabitation agreement. When living together without marriage, it’s important to properly document the legal relationship and agreements if you separate. - Inheritance law and descent
Legal guidance in inheritance, adoption or recognition of a child. The role of parents and the distribution of inheritances within family law are also addressed. - Mediation and collaborative divorce
A mediator helps you make agreements without unnecessary procedures. Mediation can help resolve a dispute and make sustainable agreements, taking into account the interests of all involved. - International family law and international divorce
Specialized guidance in cross-border matters. Litigating in international family law disputes requires specific knowledge of the applicable law and the legal areas involved.
Our principle: clear explanation, involved guidance and sustainable agreements within the relevant legal areas.
Mediation in Family Law
Mediation is an important part of family law and often provides a solution in various family law matters. This includes divorces, termination of registered partnerships, establishing visitation arrangements, determining alimony or the division of assets. With mediation, disputes can often be resolved faster and less expensively than through court.
Instead of immediately going to court, more and more people are choosing mediation to come to clear agreements together. Mediation is a proven method to resolve disputes within family law. A mediator remains neutral and helps both parties come to agreements together, without litigation.
It often saves time, costs and emotional stress.
Read more about our approach to mediation.
Our Approach – Clear, Strategic and Discreet
Our clients appreciate the calm and structure we bring to complex family relationships.
We work according to a clear step-by-step plan:
- Introduction and strategy – clear insight into your situation and possibilities.
- Analysis and advice – legal plan with overview of costs, procedure and personal contribution.
- Guidance or negotiation – we take the lead, with an eye for balance and results.
- Completion and aftercare – sustainable agreements and, if desired, further assistance or mediation.
Read more about our approach.
A Trusted Partner for Now and Later
Clients come to us for solutions, but often stay because of trust. We build lasting relationships, not because we have to, but because it naturally happens when you feel heard and understood.
When We Make the Difference
You’re not looking for conflict, but clarity.
Perhaps you’re at the beginning of a divorce, want to revise agreements about alimony or custody, or are dealing with summary proceedings. We also offer guidance in conflicts with an ex-partner, for example about custody arrangements or agreements after the divorce.
We help you gain overview, make the right choices and prevent escalation.
With one dedicated attorney who guides you strategically, you gain control over the process — and space to look ahead.
“Clarity only emerges when facts, interests and emotions are in balance.”
— Simmelink Attorneys
For Expats and International Families
Our firm specializes in international family law and private international law.
Both the possibilities for litigation in the Netherlands and the applicability of Dutch law are important considerations for Dutch people living abroad.
We advise expats worldwide on divorces, alimony, custody, inheritance law and asset division with cross-border aspects.
We work fluently in Dutch, English and German, and ensure that your case is handled according to the correct legislation — carefully, efficiently and discreetly.
Please contact us
We are available from Monday to Friday, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, at the phone number +31 (0)30 – 3078732.
