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A matching first name to one’s identity: Moos’ story
Author:
Carla Simmelink
Learn about Moos’ journey to officially changing his first name to one that better fits his identity and how this has made him more confident.
Repair spelling error first name: Maries story
Author:
Carla Simmelink
Find out how we supported Marie in correcting a spelling error in her name, so she can now proudly wear her correct name on all her official documents.
Adding additional first name as a tribute to loved one: Boris’ story
Author:
Carla Simmelink
Read how we helped Boris’ parents add the name of his beloved grandfather as a middle name, allowing Boris to bring a lasting tribute to his grandfather.
Adding second first name: first name change
Author:
Carla Simmelink
By now, many people are familiar with the ability to change a first name. What is less known is that changing a middle or third given name is also possible. This all falls under the heading of “change first name.”
Acknowledgement of Paternity by Foreign Husband of Dutch Child
Author:
Carla Simmelink
Thomas, who lives in Australia, finds out after 10 years that he has a son in the Netherlands. He tries to have his paternity legally acknowledged, despite the boy’s mother not agreeing.
An international separation in the Netherlands, Germany, Australia and South Africa
Author:
Carla Simmelink
A divorce in which both partners live in the Netherlands can already be quite complex. But the following case shows a rather complicated divorce story. This is an international divorce involving the Netherlands, Germany, Australia and South Africa. The proceedings have stalled abroad and both parties are unsure what to do with this now.
Moving to the other side of the country after divorce?
Author:
Carla Simmelink
When parents get divorced, it is common to find homes near each other so that children can easily visit both parents. But sometimes it happens than one of the parents wants to live further away, sometimes even on the other side of the country.
Beneficiary acceptance: how we helped Julia make a wise and safe choice
Author:
Carla Simmelink
Julia’s uncle died, and he named her an heir in his will. Although she was grateful for some bequests, she knew little about his financial estate, including possible debts and inheritance taxes.
Disinherited child and the right to the legitimate portion
Author:
Carla Simmelink
Bas was disinherited by his parents, but despite deteriorating family relations, he is entitled to a legitimate portion, which amounts to half of his normal inheritance.
Within inheritance law, children are protected from complete disinheritance.
Kinderalimentatie berekenen bij inkomensstijging van ex-partner
Author:
Carla Simmelink
Wanneer een ex-partner een inkomensstijging ervaart, kan dit de kinderalimentatie beïnvloeden. In dit artikel leggen we uit hoe de alimentatie wordt herberekend op basis van actuele financiële gegevens en veranderde behoeften van het kind.
From American dream to international divorce
Author:
Carla Simmelink
Remco moved to America several years ago for work, he had the opportunity to pursue his dream there, and in consultation with his wife Annelies he left for a few years. Good arrangements have been made: Remco and Annelies will visit each other regularly. This is important not only for the partners but also for their son Benjamin. Benjamin was only 2.5 years old when his father moved temporarily.
International divorce and custody with unreachable partner: from the Netherlands with Italian mother and Canadian father
Author:
Carla Simmelink
A divorce involving a foreign partner can already be quite complex. It becomes even more complex when children are involved. Especially if the parents live in a country other than the country of the child’s nationality. In what country does the court have jurisdiction when things don’t go as hoped?
International divorce in the Netherlands: the story of Austrian Lukas and Norwegian Elise
Author:
Carla Simmelink
Lukas, an Austrian, met Elise, a Norwegian, during a vacation in Norway. They fell in love and their adventure took them to Salzburg, Austria, where they decided to get married.
