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Serving papers

The Dutch word is: betekening. It means that once you have filed for a divorce, you have to have the papers served to your ex. That way he or she can make sure to defend themselves in time. There are different ways to serve the papers. Normally, this is done by the...

sole custody

The parent with sole custody can make all decisions about the child independently. This does not affect the other parent’s right of contact with the child. Only, as long as no access rights have been laid down by the court, the parent with joint custody can...

Stalking

Stalking is a deliberate and structural harassment of a person, as a result of which that person feels his or her freedom and safety have been compromised. This can also be done by telephone or via the internet. Stalking is a crime. Since 2000, the Netherlands has had...