In international divorce, specific rules and treaties apply to foreign marriage, divorce, child support and custody. Also consider real estate or the holiday home, the pension and the interaction with the children when parents live in different countries.
Due to international laws and treaties, specialized advice is necessary. For this you need a lawyer who specializes in personal and family law and private international law. Read more about our specialization in international divorce.
To give you insight about the process of getting an international divorce, we have created a clear roadmap. The step-by-step plan provides an overview of what needs to be arranged to file for an international divorce. In outline, the following steps are distinguished:
Advice or introductory interview
In the first meeting we delve into your situation, we discuss at least the following topics:
- What kind of relationship do you have: community of property, prenuptial agreements or do you live together as unmarried?
- Which way do you want to divorce: each your own lawyer, joint lawyer or mediator?
- Are there any minor children?
- Are you an employee or entrepreneur?
- What are assets and liabilities?
- Do you have term life insurance, endowment insurance or an annuity policy?
- Other topics raised during the interview
Video call with your lawyer or visit us at the office
Our office is located in Maarssen – Utrecht making us easily accessible to clients. We see that many of our clients appreciate the conversations via video call so they save on travel time and costs. In addition, an appointment between you and the lawyer can be arranged quickly. We have extensive experience with video calling. Our quality, the personal approach and your privacy remain guaranteed. Of course, you are always welcome at our office.
Roadmap to international divorce
To give you insight into how to file for an international divorce at our firm, we have created a clear step-by-step plan. The step-by-step plan gives an overview of what needs to be arranged for filing for an international divorce. In outline, the following steps are distinguished:
- Advice or introductory meeting with a lawyer or mediator
- Determining the jurisdiction of the Dutch court.
- Determine the applicable law of the country of different issues
- Starting the divorce proceedings in which we advise and guide you
- Registering the divorce with the civil registry of the municipality where you were married
- The divorce is official.
