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Divorce and inheritance news for expats

11 June 2019/in Family /by Marjet Groenleer

Are you an international (expat) in the Netherlands? Are you going through a divorce? Have you received an inheritance or gift? If your answer to these questions is yes, read on…

Marjet Groenleer

Marjet Groenleer is an attorney-at-law and associate partner at GMW lawyers in The Hague. She has been active in family law for more than 15 years, focused on on (international) divorces. Marjet is a trained divorce mediator with the vFAS (Dutch Association of Family mediators and lawyers).

Marjet has a particular interest and a profound knowledge of the international aspects of family law. She is an expert in dealing with complex financial and multi-jurisdictional cases of an international family breakdown. Because of her experience and previous jobs, she is familiar with several foreign legal systems. A great number of her clients are expats. She understands the needs of expats working for the various international organisations and companies based in The Netherlands, specifically in the area of The Hague (lsuch as EPO, Estec, OPCW, NATO, the tribunals, ICC, Shell, etc.)

Marjet worked as a lecturer in International Civil Law for several years and at the Court of Appeals in The Hague in the family law sector. Today, she is a deputy judge in the Court of Appeals in Amsterdam. Marjet publishes regularly in professional journals and keeps you informed of the various complex aspects of (international) divorces with her weblogs.

www.legalexpatdesk.nl/lawyers/marjet-groenleer/

Inheritance law for expats in the Netherlands – key considerations

21 February 2019/in Family /by Marieke Morshuis

Inheritance is fundamentally a difficult subject to think about, but as an expat with family in other countries, it can be even harder as you have to deal with contradictory and confusing international laws during a difficult time. Here are some key considerations to simplify inheritance law for expats living in the Netherlands.

Marieke Morshuis

Marieke has been a family lawyer since 1998. After working for Wladimirov and Spong Advocaten, she joined GMW lawyers in 2000. Marieke has a particular interest in the ever complicated and intricate world of international inheritance law and she has been leading this section for the last 5 years. She is also involved in conducting proceedings and negotiations in complicated international divorce issues.

In the break-up of relationships, she will achieve the best result while avoiding animosity wherever possible, looking after the interests of any children. She has a keen eye for the financial aspects of both inheritance and divorce issues and has established an excellent reputation in cases that require unusually close attention because of emotional entanglements.

Outside of her work, Marieke often acts as a guest speaker at seminars for the Worldwide Fund for Nature.

www.legalexpatdesk.nl/lawyers/marieke-morshuis/

Who will guard your child when you’re gone?

21 November 2018/in Family /by Dylan Bertsch

Historically, if you wanted to designate a guardian for your child, it had to be done by will. Today, a new option is available which makes this process cheaper and easier: appointing a guardian via the parental authority register.

Dylan Bertsch

Dylan Bertsch is a specialist in family law and inheritance. Diligent and outcome-focused, Dylan helps his clients through advice, mediation and representation in court.

Within family law, Dylan assists with complex divorces, prenuptial agreements, the division of commonly held property, first name changes and maintenance cases. He pays particular attention to the interests of children.

Dylan also helps individuals and professional parties with a broad variety of inheritance cases, addressing issues such as establishing the statutory share, property rights (usufruct), powers and dismissal of executors and the appointment of liquidators.

www.legalexpatdesk.nl/lawyers/dylan-bertsch/

Attention divorcing Aussies!

10 July 2018/in Family /by Marjet Groenleer

Suppose you are an Australian, now living in The Netherlands. While you were living in Australia, you got married. During your marriage, you received an inheritance following your parents’ death in Australia. You’re now facing divorce in The Netherlands. Do you have to share your inheritance with your ex?

Marjet Groenleer

Marjet Groenleer is an attorney-at-law and associate partner at GMW lawyers in The Hague. She has been active in family law for more than 15 years, focused on on (international) divorces. Marjet is a trained divorce mediator with the vFAS (Dutch Association of Family mediators and lawyers).

Marjet has a particular interest and a profound knowledge of the international aspects of family law. She is an expert in dealing with complex financial and multi-jurisdictional cases of an international family breakdown. Because of her experience and previous jobs, she is familiar with several foreign legal systems. A great number of her clients are expats. She understands the needs of expats working for the various international organisations and companies based in The Netherlands, specifically in the area of The Hague (lsuch as EPO, Estec, OPCW, NATO, the tribunals, ICC, Shell, etc.)

Marjet worked as a lecturer in International Civil Law for several years and at the Court of Appeals in The Hague in the family law sector. Today, she is a deputy judge in the Court of Appeals in Amsterdam. Marjet publishes regularly in professional journals and keeps you informed of the various complex aspects of (international) divorces with her weblogs.

www.legalexpatdesk.nl/lawyers/marjet-groenleer/

Pay your ex-partner’s divorce costs?

28 February 2018/in Family /by Marjet Groenleer

Most Dutch marriages are still based on community of property. But who pays the lawyers’ costs in the event of a divorce? Does this come under the marital estate or do the spouses pay their own costs?

Marjet Groenleer

Marjet Groenleer is an attorney-at-law and associate partner at GMW lawyers in The Hague. She has been active in family law for more than 15 years, focused on on (international) divorces. Marjet is a trained divorce mediator with the vFAS (Dutch Association of Family mediators and lawyers).

Marjet has a particular interest and a profound knowledge of the international aspects of family law. She is an expert in dealing with complex financial and multi-jurisdictional cases of an international family breakdown. Because of her experience and previous jobs, she is familiar with several foreign legal systems. A great number of her clients are expats. She understands the needs of expats working for the various international organisations and companies based in The Netherlands, specifically in the area of The Hague (lsuch as EPO, Estec, OPCW, NATO, the tribunals, ICC, Shell, etc.)

Marjet worked as a lecturer in International Civil Law for several years and at the Court of Appeals in The Hague in the family law sector. Today, she is a deputy judge in the Court of Appeals in Amsterdam. Marjet publishes regularly in professional journals and keeps you informed of the various complex aspects of (international) divorces with her weblogs.

www.legalexpatdesk.nl/lawyers/marjet-groenleer/

Death in the Netherlands – how to deal with inheritance issues

22 January 2018/in Family /by Thijs Sarneel

The death of a relative is never an easy thing to deal with, but can be even more complicated and distressing when you live in a foreign country. What does Dutch law say about succession and inheritance?

Thijs Sarneel

Thijs Sarneel specialises in family and inheritance law. Within family law, Thijs negotiates and litigates on behalf of his clients, who often include entrepreneurs and expats (or their partners). In such cases, the emphasis is frequently on complex settlements, the division of companies and real estate and financial issues. In inheritance law, Thijs is involved in the division of estates and family businesses, frequently in an international context.

Thijs provides an analytical approach with a strong sense of purpose, efficiency and strategy, in order to identify the heart of your problem, then find a suitable solution.

Because of his special interest in the art world, Thijs also regularly deals with matters in the field of art and law.

www.legalexpatdesk.nl/lawyers/thijs-sarneel/

Spell it out and let them know

8 November 2016/in Family /by Marieke Morshuis

When abroad, the death of a friend or colleague brings home to you how much trouble unfinished business can add to sorrow. For lasting peace of mind, dare to take the extra step and review the scenario you’d prefer in the case of your untimely demise: draw up a last will and make things easy for those you love.

Marieke Morshuis

Marieke has been a family lawyer since 1998. After working for Wladimirov and Spong Advocaten, she joined GMW lawyers in 2000. Marieke has a particular interest in the ever complicated and intricate world of international inheritance law and she has been leading this section for the last 5 years. She is also involved in conducting proceedings and negotiations in complicated international divorce issues.

In the break-up of relationships, she will achieve the best result while avoiding animosity wherever possible, looking after the interests of any children. She has a keen eye for the financial aspects of both inheritance and divorce issues and has established an excellent reputation in cases that require unusually close attention because of emotional entanglements.

Outside of her work, Marieke often acts as a guest speaker at seminars for the Worldwide Fund for Nature.

www.legalexpatdesk.nl/lawyers/marieke-morshuis/

Your digital legacy

20 April 2015/in Family /by Sieta Autar

Have you ever wondered what happens to your digital legacy when you die? Think of all your online accounts and domain names, Facebook and Twitter accounts. And what about your e-mail account or online shopping credit? And who tells your online friends? How do relatives gain access to your accounts if they don’t know of their existence or passwords?

Sieta Autar

Since graduating from the Erasmus University of Rotterdam, Sieta Autar has worked as a family and inheritance lawyer and developed ample experience in both fields of law. She advises and litigates in extensive and complex domestic and international inheritance law cases.

Due to her specialised fiscal and civil knowledge of (international) succession law, Sieta is instructed among others by heirs, executors and notaries. Thanks to her international background, Sieta has an extensive network both in The Netherlands and abroad, and maintains good contact with international lawyers and notaries. Her approach is pragmatic and efficient. She litigates where necessary and settles matters through consultation where possible and where it is in her client’s interest.

Sieta also assists clients in matters related to administration, receivership and mentorship.

www.legalexpatdesk.nl/lawyers/sieta-autar/

Using DNA to prove a hereditary right

31 July 2014/in Family /by Marieke Morshuis

It is possible that when a father has passed away and his estate has already been divided, someone comes forward claiming to be his son or daughter. Apparently, the deceased fathered this child without anyone (possibly not even the deceased himself) knowing about his or her existence.

Marieke Morshuis

Marieke has been a family lawyer since 1998. After working for Wladimirov and Spong Advocaten, she joined GMW lawyers in 2000. Marieke has a particular interest in the ever complicated and intricate world of international inheritance law and she has been leading this section for the last 5 years. She is also involved in conducting proceedings and negotiations in complicated international divorce issues.

In the break-up of relationships, she will achieve the best result while avoiding animosity wherever possible, looking after the interests of any children. She has a keen eye for the financial aspects of both inheritance and divorce issues and has established an excellent reputation in cases that require unusually close attention because of emotional entanglements.

Outside of her work, Marieke often acts as a guest speaker at seminars for the Worldwide Fund for Nature.

www.legalexpatdesk.nl/lawyers/marieke-morshuis/

Divorce and exclusion clauses under Dutch law: inheritances

27 July 2011/in Family /by Marjet Groenleer

There is no global consensus as how to best divide the assets of divorcing couples. Thus, there are sharp differences between the divorce laws across countries. Expats in the Netherlands are often in for a big surprise when they discover they have to share their inheritances with their (former) spouse.

Marjet Groenleer

Marjet Groenleer is an attorney-at-law and associate partner at GMW lawyers in The Hague. She has been active in family law for more than 15 years, focused on on (international) divorces. Marjet is a trained divorce mediator with the vFAS (Dutch Association of Family mediators and lawyers).

Marjet has a particular interest and a profound knowledge of the international aspects of family law. She is an expert in dealing with complex financial and multi-jurisdictional cases of an international family breakdown. Because of her experience and previous jobs, she is familiar with several foreign legal systems. A great number of her clients are expats. She understands the needs of expats working for the various international organisations and companies based in The Netherlands, specifically in the area of The Hague (lsuch as EPO, Estec, OPCW, NATO, the tribunals, ICC, Shell, etc.)

Marjet worked as a lecturer in International Civil Law for several years and at the Court of Appeals in The Hague in the family law sector. Today, she is a deputy judge in the Court of Appeals in Amsterdam. Marjet publishes regularly in professional journals and keeps you informed of the various complex aspects of (international) divorces with her weblogs.

www.legalexpatdesk.nl/lawyers/marjet-groenleer/

Posts

Divorce and inheritance news for expats

Inheritance law for expats in the Netherlands – key considerations

Who will guard your child when you’re gone?

Attention divorcing Aussies!

Pay your ex-partner’s divorce costs?

Death in the Netherlands – how to deal with inheritance issues

Spell it out and let them know

Your digital legacy

Using DNA to prove a hereditary right

Divorce and exclusion clauses under Dutch law: inheritances

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