When you get divorced, a lot comes your way. Not only emotions, but also many practical things that need to be taken care of. If you live together and separate, it is not much different. You have important choices to make, for now and in the future. And you need to make arrangements with your soon-to-be ex-partner. But how can you be sure you are making the right choice? Whether legally, everything is correct? And whether the agreements will work in practice?
If you have just decided to separate, you must get proper information, advice, and assistance. Preferably, by a lawyer or lawyer-mediator who specializes in family law. That way you always know where you stand and can make informed choices.
In the following situations, you can turn to the specialists at Simmelink Law Firm:
- Divorce
- International divorce
- Dissolve registered partnership
- Breaking up when living together unmarried
- Separation of table and bed
- Divorce and own business
Our method by which we can help you:
What can we help you with?
Divorce
If you are married and getting divorced, you can do so through mediation or through proceedings with your lawyer. In the first case, you record the agreements you make with your soon-to-be ex-partner in the divorce covenant. Consider agreements about the home, retirement, personal property and alimony. And are there any minor children? Then you must make arrangements about them in a parenting plan.
International divorce
For example, if you have a foreign partner or live abroad, the divorce takes on an international character. As a result, you must take European regulations and international treaties into account. In that case, specialized advice is necessary. For this you can contact Law Office Simmelink.
Dissolve registered partnership
The dissolution or termination of a cohabitation usually proceeds in the same way as a divorce. The same topics are also discussed, such as the division of your assets, the calculation of alimony and – if there are minor children – the preparation of a parenting plan. Occasionally, it is possible to dissolve a registered partnership by agreement, without the need for a court ruling.
Breaking up when living together unmarried
Many couples who live together unmarried and separate wonder about the legal consequences of this. In fact, many rules that apply in divorce do not apply to unmarried ex-partners. Then what happens to the children and the rental or purchase property? How are assets divided, is there a right to alimony, and what role does the cohabitation contract play?
Separation of table and bed
Legal separation means that you remain married before the law, but your (former) partner, and you, start living separately. So you no longer share table and bed, nor are you tax partners. All assets must also be divided between you and your (former) partner. You may have several reasons for choosing a legal separation.
Divorce and owning a business
Are you getting divorced and have your own business? Or is your partner an entrepreneur? Then a divorce or the dissolution of a registered partnership often affects the business as well. Not only your personal interests or the children come into play, but also the interests and the continuity of the business. Then it is important that you get advice from a true specialist.
Our approach
Throughout the years we have gained a lot of knowledge and experience in family law and inheritance law, both nationally and internationally. With this experience and expertise, we can support you with the right course of action in all cases.
Attorney at law
As lawyers, we can assist you in various ways if you are divorcing or separating. We can advise, mediate, negotiate and litigate in court to represent your interests. Before starting legal proceedings in court, we try to reach an arrangement with the other party.
Mediation
In mediation, an impartial mediator helps you through your divorce, the dissolution of your civil partnership or if you are separating as cohabitants. The mediator is independent and will discuss all possible solutions with you and the other party that will help you both.
Second opinion
Do you already have a lawyer or mediator, but are unsure about the direction and progress of the process? Would you like advice on part of an ongoing case? In a second opinion, we discreetly take a neutral and objective look at your case. Furthermore, we can advise you whether to appeal after a court decision.
Online divorce
If you live farther away, or abroad, it is not always possible or practical to meet at our office. With us, this is not a problem. It is also possible to speak with our lawyers via video call (a secure connection). If desired, we can combine physical appointments and image calling. Together, we can make a choice that best suits your situation. Whatever you choose, our quality and personal contact remain guaranteed.
