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
The Dutch Central Authority
How to contact the Dutch Central Authority to file a return request www.government.nl/topics/international-child-abduction The Dutch Central Authority is the first organisation to talk to if you want to file a return request. They will do some research before deciding...
Who to contact?
Centrum IKO www.kinderontvoering.org The Dutch International Child Abduction centre If you wish to file a return request about a child who has been abducted to the Netherlands, you want to know who to contact. In a case of child abduction, you can contact the Dutch...
Permission to travel
Authorisation form Download the authorisation form here. What do I need to travel abroad with our child? If you are travelling with your child, but without the other custodial parent, you need to bring this form, signed by the other parent. This way you can proof...
Calculating alimony
Rapport alimentatienormen 2020 www.rechtspraak.nl A yearly updated report by the courts expertgroup on alimony The Dutch court wrote an extensive explanation of the way the monthly amount of alimony is calculated and this report is updated every year. Unfortunately it...
Executing alimony orders
LBIO www.lbio.nl/international-maintenance-allowance If you need help executing the alimony order If you have a court decision about child maintenance or spoucal maintenance, you can ask the Dutch LBIO to collect the money for you. The LBIO does not charge you for...
Couples Europe
28 European Countries www.coupleseurope.eu This website gives you a short summery of the legal situation in 28 countries. The first site to check in case of an international divorce. It tells you which law is applicable on the couple's property in the county. It also...
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.