Parental alienation syndrome

This term is used to discribe a distinctive suite of behaviors in children that includes showing extreme but unwarranted fear, disrespect or hostility towards a parent. It is often the result of psychological manipulation or undue influence of a child by a parent,...

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...

Child interview

The Dutch word is ‘kindgesprek’. This is a short conversation in the court house bewtween the child and one or more judges. In regular cases, children will recieve an invitation if they are 12 years old or older. In cases of international child abduction...

Interlocutory relief

In Dutch this is the ‘voorlopige voorziening’. This is a part of the divorce procedure. In this procedure you can ask the court for: the exclusive use of the marital home acces to certain goods that one needs for daily use and or daily use for the children...