Family lawyer for
international
families
My Services
Internationale Kinderontvoering
Advice, mediation and court procedures.
Child Relocation
Prepare, get permission or prevent relocation.
International Parenting Plans
Practical, future proof, attention to cultural differences.
Parental Authority
Obtaining custody. Obtaining sole custody.
Traveling with Children
Get court permission for traveling abroad. Or ask the court for a travel ban.
Passports
Get permission to apply for a passport.
International Visitation
Must fit both families. Age appropriate.
Custody disagreements
Medical treatment. School choice. Social media exposure. Activities.
Bemiddeling
Let me help you find solutions.
My Blog
De gewone verblijfplaats van een kind
The Hague Child Abduction Convention aims to ensure the immediate return of children who have been unlawfully transferred or detained in a Contracting State. The treaty serves to protect the children, but also to protect existing rights of access. In order to do so,...
Kunnen grootouders een omgangsregeling met de kleinkinderen hebben?
Grandparents can play an important and positive role in the grandchildren's life. Certainly during the separation of the parents, they can provide a safe and stable place for the children, where they talk about the divorce and process all the changes. But can...
Internationale kinderontvoering: maakt leeftijd een verschil?
What difference does the age of the child make when it comes to The Hague Convention, and a request to return the child to the country where the child has it’s habitual residence? Article 4 of the Convention First of all, article 4 of the Convention states: the...
Valse beschuldigingen in een familiezaak
Making false accusations in a family lawsuit is a criminal offense if the declarant knew at the time he or she made the declaration that the accusation was not true (art. 188 of the Dutch Crinimal Code). In practice, reporting that someone has made a false declaration...
Het verschil tussen belediging, smaad en laster
What is the difference between insult, defamation and slander? These words are often confused, but do not have the same meaning. Let me give you a short explanation, based on the Dutch Criminal Code. Insult Making an insult is a criminal offense. It may be a public...
Kan een ploegenarbeider een goede bezoekuitvoering hebben?
Does being a shift worker have a negative effect on your right to see the children? Does working irregular hours mean you will hardly see the kids? No, it should not. The care arrangement or visitation arrangement should be bases on the best interests of the children...
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You can book an online appointment with me to discuss your case, obtain information, advice or a second opinion.
This also applies if your case does not concern the Netherlands, or if you do not wish to initiate proceedings yet.
The cost is 350 euros (excluding VAT). You can send me emails with relevant information prior to our meeting.