Family lawyer for
international
families
My Services
International Child Abduction
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.
Mediation
Let me help you find solutions.
My Blog
Purpose and tenor of parenting research
Appeal court Den Bosch May 7 2020, ECLI:NL:GHSHE:2020:1520 What can and cannot be expected from a parenting study? Research into the limitations of parties amounts to a psychological examination of the parents and that does not fall within the powers of a parenting...
No pictures for the father
Appeal Court Den Bosch April 30 2020, ECLI:NL:GHSHE:2020:1452 Almost 14-year-old: "no photos for father" In this case, the Dutch court took into account the opinion of the 14-year-old when establishing the obligation to provide information, since providing photos of...
The habitual residence of a baby
Monasky v. Taglieri Supreme Court of the United States, February 25 2020 Do you need an agreement to have 'shared parental intent'? In Monasky v. Taglieri the Supreme Court rejected Monasky's argument that an actual agreement was required in order to establish shared...
Is it a criminal act if you abduct your own child?
Appeal Court The Hague December 2 2019, ECLI:NL:GHDHA:2019:3154 In this case a father kept the children away from their mother for a period of 11 years. The Appeal Court sentenced him to imprisonment for a period of 42 months. The Appeal Court also decided that he has...
Where do I report domestic violence?
Veilig Thuis www.veiligthuis.nl Domestic violence, child abuse, elderly abuse Where to report your concerns? Veilig Thuis (Safe Home) is the Dutch organisation that you can contact if you are a victim and you need help to get out of the aggressive situation. You can...
Victim support in the Netherlands
Where to go to for support, assistance and advice? www.slachtofferhulp.nl Victim Support The Netherlands (Slachtofferhulp Nederland) is a Dutch organisation. This organisation can help you with emotional support after an accident or assault. They can also explain the...
take an hour of my time
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.