Our Methodology – Clear, Strategic, and Discreet

Our ApproachHow We Work

1. Clarity

We always start with clarity. About the legal situation, the possibilities and the costs.
With us, you know where you stand — from the first conversation to the completion of your file. We explain legal matters in understandable language and discuss the strategy together with you.

2. Strategy

Every case requires its own route. Sometimes the best solution is consultation or mediation, sometimes a procedure is inevitable.
We think ahead, maintain peace and work according to a plan that is tailored to your interests — both business and personal.

3. Discretion

Trust is the foundation of our cooperation. Everything you share with us remains strictly confidential. We act with care, professionalism and respect for the personal circumstances of you and your family.

Our Approach in 4 Steps

1️⃣ First Contact

You contact us by phone or through the contact form. A legal secretary who knows our files will connect you with the right lawyer.

2️⃣ Intake Meeting

In the first meeting, we discuss your situation, goals and expectations. We analyze your position and advise on the steps to be taken.

3️⃣ Strategy and Execution

We draw up a plan, tailored to your legal and personal interests. We maintain peace, pace and overview — in consultation with you.

4️⃣ Completion and Follow-Up Care

Afterwards, we discuss the result and provide advice for the future. Where necessary, we offer follow-up or periodic assistance, for example in case of changed circumstances.

Our Services in Practice

At Simmelink Lawyers, you can turn to us for various forms of legal assistance.
We always tailor the guidance to your situation — goal-oriented, careful and in clear steps.
This way you know exactly what you can expect — from first contact to completion and follow-up care.

Intake interview

First Meeting with Calm and Clarity

A first meeting is focused on orientation and direction.
We map the facts and interests, identify the legal core of the problem and advise on follow-up steps.

• Clear explanation of your legal position
• Clear advice on follow-up steps and feasibility
• Transparency about costs and expected timeline

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Legal Advice

Clear legal insight – peace, direction and strategy

An advisory meeting at Simmelink Lawyers provides you with clarity about your legal position, possible routes and the consequences of choices.
It can be a one-time, exploratory conversation or a more extensive advisory moment – depending on what you need.

We think along with you about strategy, risks and practical follow-up steps.
You receive clear advice, based on practical experience, so that you can continue with confidence.

What you can expect:

• Concrete and applicable legal advice
• Also possible during ongoing conversations or mediation
• Completely confidential and without obligation to follow up

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Mediation

Reaching Clear Agreements Together

Sometimes it is better to come to solutions together than to harden positions.
We guide the mediation process with legal clarity and strategic calm.
This way, you maintain direction while we ensure the care of agreements.

We ensure that the process remains balanced, that the legal framework is safeguarded, and that the agreements made are workable and lasting.
Mediation at Simmelink offers room for dialogue — with the assurance of sound legal protection.

• Mediation in divorce, parenthood, or estate division
• Legal safeguarding of agreements
• Calm and respectful guidance

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Second Opinion

An independent perspective – certainty about previous advice or strategy

Sometimes you want to know whether the advice you received earlier is complete, or whether a different approach could yield better results.
A second opinion at Simmelink Lawyers offers you a fresh, independent assessment of your file — discreet, careful and strategic.

We think along with you, even when your case is already running at another firm or during a mediation process.
Our assessment gives you insight, peace and certainty about the right course.

What you can expect:

• Independent reassessment of previous advice or strategy
• Discreet support, also in the background
• Clear judgment with practical follow-up advice

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Legal Guidance by your Lawyer – Careful and Strategic towards a Sustainable Solution

When you want to take further legal steps, our family law and inheritance law lawyers are ready for you.
Our lawyers guide you step by step through every phase of the process – with an eye for peace, overview and the right strategy.

A process can consist of drafting agreements, consultation with the opposing party or, when necessary, litigation in court.
Whatever route you choose, our goal remains the same: a sustainable solution that does justice to the facts and to the people behind them.

What you can expect:

• Personal guidance by a dedicated lawyer
• Clear strategy and realistic route planning
• Transparent communication about progress and costs
• Attention to consultation and solutions outside of court
• Experience with national and international procedures

Would you like to know what we can mean for your situation?
Please contact us – we would be happy to think along with you.

➡ Read more about our services within family law – family law lawyer
➡ Or about our specialization in inheritance law – inheritance law lawyer
➡ For international cases: international family law – expat lawyer

Expert Service & Estate Planning

Cross-border Expertise with Calm and Structure

For international families and professionals with assets in multiple countries.
We combine Dutch law with foreign regulations and ensure that agreements are correct in all involved jurisdictions.

We conduct correspondence and procedures in Dutch or English – depending on your preference or what is needed.

Our approach is clear and coordinated, with coordination between notaries, tax advisors and foreign advisors.

• Overview and certainty
• Legally sound solutions across borders

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Preventive Legal Advice

Prevention is better than litigation and cure

We advise clients who want to limit legal risks – for example with prenuptial agreements, cohabitation agreements or estate planning.

• Focused on peace, clarity and future sustainability
• Preventive check of contracts and agreements
• Strategic advice on legal certainty

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Aftercare

Careful Follow-up and Continuity

Even after completion of a case, your situation remains in motion. We offer guidance in case of changed circumstances, such as a change in income, place of residence or family relationships.

• Legal follow-up and updating
• We also offer follow-up care to clients whose case previously ran at another firm.

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Always Direct Contact with Someone who Knows What is Going On

When you call, you immediately get a legal secretary on the line who knows our clients and files.
You don’t have to tell your story over and over again — we ensure personal continuity and a quick response.

“Quick contact and clear advice. I felt heard and supported from the first conversation.”
— client Simmelink Lawyers