{"id":35317,"date":"2026-03-02T13:37:45","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T12:37:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/family-law\/divorce-lawyer\/amsterdam\/"},"modified":"2026-05-06T09:17:30","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T08:17:30","slug":"amsterdam","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/family-law\/divorce-lawyer\/amsterdam\/","title":{"rendered":"Divorce lawyer Amsterdam"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"s-section\">\n<div class=\"s-section-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"s-grid-toc_main gb-element-94926826\">\n<div class=\"s-section-sidebar\">\n<div class=\"s-sidebar-block-toc gb-element-bf14a539\">\n<p class=\"gb-text\">On this page<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" 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0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/family-law\/divorce-lawyer\/amsterdam\/#In_brief\" >In brief<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/family-law\/divorce-lawyer\/amsterdam\/#What_does_a_divorce_lawyer_in_Amsterdam_do\" >What does a divorce lawyer in Amsterdam do?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/family-law\/divorce-lawyer\/amsterdam\/#How_are_assets_divided_in_a_divorce_for_entrepreneurs_in_Amsterdam\" >How are assets divided in a divorce for entrepreneurs in Amsterdam?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/family-law\/divorce-lawyer\/amsterdam\/#What_do_prenuptial_agreements_regulate_in_an_Amsterdam_divorce\" >What do prenuptial agreements regulate in an Amsterdam divorce?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/family-law\/divorce-lawyer\/amsterdam\/#Which_court_has_jurisdiction_in_the_divorce_of_expats_in_Amsterdam\" >Which court has jurisdiction in the divorce of expats in Amsterdam?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/family-law\/divorce-lawyer\/amsterdam\/#What_does_a_divorce_lawyer_arrange_when_children_are_involved\" >What does a divorce lawyer arrange when children are involved?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/family-law\/divorce-lawyer\/amsterdam\/#Consultation_mediation_or_legal_proceedings_for_complex_assets\" >Consultation, mediation, or legal proceedings for complex assets<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/family-law\/divorce-lawyer\/amsterdam\/#Practical_examples\" >Practical examples<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/family-law\/divorce-lawyer\/amsterdam\/#Our_Attorneys_at_Law\" >Our Attorneys at Law<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/family-law\/divorce-lawyer\/amsterdam\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/family-law\/divorce-lawyer\/amsterdam\/#Discuss_your_situation_with_us\" >Discuss your situation with us<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/family-law\/divorce-lawyer\/amsterdam\/#At_the_office_or_remotely\" >At the office or remotely<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/family-law\/divorce-lawyer\/amsterdam\/#Trust_and_quality\" >Trust and quality<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"s-section-main s-stack-2xl gb-element-6c76d265\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A divorce lawyer in Amsterdam is a family law specialist who guides clients through divorces where assets, businesses, or international aspects play a role. Legal proceedings take place through the Amsterdam District Court or, depending on the place of residence, the Central Netherlands District Court. In cross-border divorces, the <a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/NL\/TXT\/?uri=CELEX:32019R1111\">Brussels II-ter Regulation (2019\/1111)<\/a> determines which court has jurisdiction; under Article 10:56 of the Dutch Civil Code, Dutch law applies to a petition filed in the Netherlands.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"s-content-block s-content-block--filled gb-element-15683c21 block-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"s-content-block-narrow\">\n<h2 class=\"gb-text gb-text-91da06c0\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_brief\"><\/span>In brief<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Divorce lawyer Amsterdam concerns divorces involving assets, businesses, prenuptial agreements, or international aspects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Amsterdam District Court has jurisdiction for divorces where both spouses reside in Amsterdam; if established outside the city, the Central Netherlands District Court often applies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In international divorces, the Brussels II-ter Regulation (2019\/1111) determines which court has jurisdiction; as a general rule, the court applies Dutch law to a petition filed in the Netherlands pursuant to Article 10:56 of the Dutch Civil Code.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the case of prenuptial agreements with a periodic settlement clause that was not executed annually during the marriage, <a href=\"https:\/\/wetten.overheid.nl\/BWBR0002656\/2024-01-01#Boek1_Titel8_Afdeling2_Artikel141\">Article 1:141 of the Dutch Civil Code<\/a> can lead to an asset equalization.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Simmelink Lawyers assists clients from Amsterdam from our Maarssen office, on location, or via secure video calling, providing a dedicated point of contact for your file.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"s-content-block\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_a_divorce_lawyer_in_Amsterdam_do\"><\/span>What does a divorce lawyer in Amsterdam do?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A <a href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/family-law\/divorce-lawyer\/\">divorce lawyer<\/a> in Amsterdam guides the legal process of a divorce through to the dissolution of the marriage and the settlement of the consequences. This includes choosing between consultation, mediation, or court legal proceedings, drafting or reviewing a <a href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/family-law\/parenting-plan\/\">parenting plan<\/a>, and the division of community property or the settlement of prenuptial agreements. For divorces with an Amsterdam context, specific factors often play a role: real estate holdings or investments, a holding company or business interest, or an international partner or work environment.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Simmelink files, we see that early legal exploration influences the outcome. Before a petition is filed, the choice between the route, reference date, and valuation moment remains open; thereafter, several choices become irreversible. We guide you through these considerations from our Maarssen office, on location in Amsterdam, or via secure video calling.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_are_assets_divided_in_a_divorce_for_entrepreneurs_in_Amsterdam\"><\/span>How are assets divided in a divorce for entrepreneurs in Amsterdam?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The division of assets in a divorce depends on the matrimonial property regime. In the case of community of property, Article 1:94 of the Dutch Civil Code serves as the basis; in the case of prenuptial agreements, the content of those agreements determines which regime applies. In Amsterdam, it is common for one partner to have a holding company with investments or real estate while the other partner married under prenuptial agreements with a periodic settlement clause.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the case of prenuptial agreements with a periodic settlement clause that was not executed annually during the marriage, <a href=\"https:\/\/wetten.overheid.nl\/BWBR0002656\/2024-01-01#Boek1_Titel8_Afdeling2_Artikel141\">Article 1:141 of the Dutch Civil Code<\/a> generally leads to an asset equalization as if there were a community of property. This significantly shifts the outcome when one partner has accumulated business assets. Regarding the valuation of a business, the valuation moment is practically irreversible once it is established in a petition. In Simmelink files, entrepreneurs more often opt for mediation with external valuation before formal filing to keep scenarios open.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_prenuptial_agreements_regulate_in_an_Amsterdam_divorce\"><\/span>What do prenuptial agreements regulate in an Amsterdam divorce?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prenuptial agreements are arrangements that spouses establish before or during the marriage regarding their assets. For the divorce, the content determines which assets remain private and which assets are divided. Common forms include &#8216;cold exclusion&#8217; (complete separation of assets) and prenuptial agreements with a periodic settlement clause (annual settlement of surplus income).  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Upon divorce, it is verified whether the settlement clause was executed during the marriage. If no annual settlement took place, Article 1:141 of the Dutch Civil Code can lead to an asset equalization in accordance with community of property. Additionally, Article 1:87 of the Dutch Civil Code applies to reimbursement rights between spouses: investments from private assets into the other&#8217;s property lead to a reimbursement right equal to the contribution. In Simmelink files, we see that many divorces where assets are unequally divided ultimately come down to the execution of the settlement clause.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_court_has_jurisdiction_in_the_divorce_of_expats_in_Amsterdam\"><\/span>Which court has jurisdiction in the divorce of expats in Amsterdam?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a divorce between partners with different nationalities or an <a href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/family-law\/international\/\">international living situation<\/a>, the Brussels II-ter Regulation (2019\/1111) first determines which court within the EU has jurisdiction. The general rule is that the court of the country where both spouses have their habitual residence has jurisdiction, with additional criteria such as the last habitual residence, the petitioner&#8217;s place of residence, and the nationality of both spouses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For expats in Amsterdam, this means in practice that divorce in the Netherlands is possible if at least one of the spouses has their habitual residence in the Netherlands. Regarding the divorce itself, Dutch law applies as a general rule under Article 10:56 of the Dutch Civil Code when the petition is filed in the Netherlands, unless a choice of law is made for the law of a common foreign nationality. Separate regulations apply to the consequences: the Matrimonial Property Regulation (EU) 2016\/1103 for marriages from January 29, 2019, the Maintenance Regulation (EC) 4\/2009 for maintenance obligations, and the 1996 Hague Child Protection Convention for custody and access. In Simmelink files, we always start international divorces with a choice-of-law analysis before legal proceedings, as the choice of court and law can significantly influence the outcome. If you are uncertain about your legal position, a <a href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/our-approach\/second-opinion\/\">second opinion<\/a> can provide clarity on the route to be taken.    <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_a_divorce_lawyer_arrange_when_children_are_involved\"><\/span>What does a divorce lawyer arrange when children are involved?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a divorce involving minor children, the law (Article 815 paragraph 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure) requires that a parenting plan be part of the petition. The parenting plan describes agreements regarding place of residence, care distribution, contact with both parents, child maintenance, and the manner of consultation regarding important decisions. Joint custody remains in place after divorce based on Article 1:251 of the Dutch Civil Code; only the actual care distribution changes.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When parents cannot reach an agreement on a parenting plan, the court may decide whether a mediator should be engaged. For international families, the 1996 Hague Child Protection Convention additionally applies to jurisdiction and applicable law regarding custody issues. In Simmelink files, we see that a parenting plan started early, drafted in consultation and with mediator guidance if necessary, is often more sustainable in practice than a court-imposed arrangement.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Consultation_mediation_or_legal_proceedings_for_complex_assets\"><\/span>Consultation, mediation, or legal proceedings for complex assets<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a divorce, three main routes are possible: consultation between lawyers, mediation with a neutral facilitator, or legal proceedings through the court. Which route is appropriate depends on the degree of agreement, the complexity of the assets, and the international context. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With complex assets, the considerations carry more weight than with a simple division. The valuation moment of a business is practically irreversible once it is established in a petition; the reference date for the asset equalization is also fixed after filing. In Simmelink files, entrepreneurs and holders of a joint holding company more often opt for mediation with external valuation before formal filing to keep scenarios open. If consultation or mediation does not lead to a solution, legal proceedings follow in which the court determines a division or instructs an expert to perform the valuation.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practical_examples\"><\/span>Practical examples<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Three anonymized file patterns from our Amsterdam practice show how legal considerations take shape in conjunction with one another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Director-Major Shareholder (DGA) with international holding<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An entrepreneur from Amsterdam with companies in several countries requested guidance on the valuation of his business in the context of a divorce. The Brussels II-ter Regulation applied to the question of the Dutch court&#8217;s jurisdiction; Article 10:56 of the Dutch Civil Code applied to the divorce itself, and the Matrimonial Property Regulation (EU) 2016\/1103 applied to the matrimonial property settlement. By working out various valuation scenarios before filing, the continuity of the business could be ensured within the process.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Periodic settlement clause not executed<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a file where one partner had built up a holding company with investments and the other was married under prenuptial agreements with a periodic settlement clause that was not executed annually during the marriage, the legal question came down to the application of Article 1:141 of the Dutch Civil Code. An asset equalization in accordance with community of property was at issue, instead of the originally intended separation of assets. The settlement required a choice-of-law analysis and a phased approach.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">International family in Amsterdam<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A couple with different nationalities and children at an international school in Amsterdam requested legal advice on jurisdiction and applicable law in a divorce. The Brussels II-ter Regulation governed jurisdiction; for custody issues, the 1996 Hague Child Protection Convention was leading. By first establishing the international legal position before making substantive agreements, uncertainty regarding jurisdiction could be avoided.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"s-advocaten-block\">\n<h2 class=\"gb-text\" id=\"advocaten\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_Attorneys_at_Law\"><\/span>Our Attorneys at Law<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Simmelink Lawyers team specializes in family law, International family law, and inheritance law.<br\/>The lawyers combine legal expertise with international experience.<br\/>Clients are guided by one dedicated lawyer who oversees the entire process and communicates discreetly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In complex financial matters or an international component, a specialized lawyer is important.<br\/>We strive for legally correct, practically feasible agreements that give you predictability and peace of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-3bd256ba\">\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-5dcdaabb gb-query-loop-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-b6d769df gb-query-loop-item post-23938 advocaat type-advocaat status-publish hentry\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b6d769df\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7443210b\">\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-943d9da3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/our-team\/attorneys-at-law\/carla-simmelink\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/carla-2-300x300.jpg\" class=\"gb-image-943d9da3\" alt=\"Carla Simmelink\" srcset=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/carla-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/carla-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/carla-2-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/carla-2.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f2d3d794 gb-headline-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/our-team\/attorneys-at-law\/carla-simmelink\/\">Carla Simmelink &#8211; Family Law Attorney, International Family Law and Inheritance Law<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-9bf895f6 gb-headline-text\">Family Law Attorney, International Family Law and Inheritance Law<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-b6d769df gb-query-loop-item post-29865 advocaat type-advocaat status-publish hentry\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b6d769df\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7443210b\">\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-943d9da3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/our-team\/attorneys-at-law\/valerie-lingg\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Valerie-1-300x300.jpg\" class=\"gb-image-943d9da3\" alt=\"Valerie Lingg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Valerie-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Valerie-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Valerie-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Valerie-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f2d3d794 gb-headline-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/our-team\/attorneys-at-law\/valerie-lingg\/\">Valerie Lingg &#8211; Family Law Attorney, International Family Law<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-9bf895f6 gb-headline-text\">Family Law Attorney, International Family Law<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-b6d769df gb-query-loop-item post-23939 advocaat type-advocaat status-publish hentry\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b6d769df\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7443210b\">\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-943d9da3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/our-team\/attorneys-at-law\/eva-zaunbrecher-bosschlo\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Eva-300x300.jpg\" class=\"gb-image-943d9da3\" alt=\"Eva Zaunbrecher\" srcset=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Eva-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Eva-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Eva-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Eva.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f2d3d794 gb-headline-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/our-team\/attorneys-at-law\/eva-zaunbrecher-bosschlo\/\">Eva Zaunbrecher-Boschloo &#8211; Family Law Attorney, International Family Law<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-9bf895f6 gb-headline-text\">Lawyer at Law (International) Family Law<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-b6d769df gb-query-loop-item post-36349 advocaat type-advocaat status-publish hentry\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b6d769df\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7443210b\">\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-943d9da3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/our-team\/attorneys-at-law\/sophia-sips\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Sophia-300x300.jpg\" class=\"gb-image-943d9da3\" alt=\"Sophia Sips\" srcset=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Sophia-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Sophia-1200x1200.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Sophia-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Sophia-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Sophia-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Sophia-2048x2048.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f2d3d794 gb-headline-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/our-team\/attorneys-at-law\/sophia-sips\/\">Sophia Sips &#8211; Family Law Attorney<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-9bf895f6 gb-headline-text\">Family Law Attorney, International Family Law<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"s-quotes-block gb-element-b0365a51 testimonial-block\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"s-quote-card-icon gb-media-5cab658b testimonial-icon\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/quote.svg\" title=\"quote\">\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text s-quote-card-text testimonial-text\"><em><em>Clients are guided by a dedicated lawyer who oversees the entire file and communicates discreetly.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text s-quote-card-author testimonial-author\">Mr. Carla Simmelink, lawyer<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-be249d49 s-margin-vert-xl s-content-block\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-bfdf1120 gb-headline-text gbp-section__headline\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1e85dbd5 gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d1310856 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-19f7b745 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-19f7b745\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\"><strong>Which court has jurisdiction for my divorce in Amsterdam?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-52e77243\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-52e77243\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-b299caa3 gb-headline-text\">For divorces where both spouses reside in Amsterdam, the Amsterdam District Court has jurisdiction. If one of the spouses lives elsewhere, the Central Netherlands District Court or another district court may also have jurisdiction. In international divorces, the Brussels II-ter Regulation determines which court within the EU has jurisdiction based on habitual residence and nationality.  <\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0ba80ccc gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-ceaacb9c gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-ceaacb9c\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\"><strong>What is the role of prenuptial agreements in a divorce?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-7c214ff2\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7c214ff2\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f345431a gb-headline-text\">Prenuptial agreements determine which assets remain private and which assets are divided. In the case of a periodic settlement clause that was not executed during the marriage, Article 1:141 of the Dutch Civil Code can still lead to an asset equalization in accordance with community of property. Reimbursement rights between spouses under Article 1:87 of the Dutch Civil Code may additionally arise when private assets have been invested in the other&#8217;s property.  <\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f62daef0 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-a4db5f25 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-a4db5f25\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\"><strong>How is a business valued in a divorce?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-5d0776f7\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5d0776f7\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-27ed54eb gb-headline-text\">The valuation takes place as of an agreed reference date, usually the date of filing the petition or a moment previously agreed upon with the opposing party. Methods vary from DCF (discounted cash flow) to a multiple of EBITDA. In DGA structures, the legal separation between private assets and corporate assets is taken into account. An external valuation by a specialized registered valuator is common for more complex businesses.   <\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c312b0f5 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-499bc6da gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-499bc6da\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\"><strong>Does Dutch law apply to the divorce of an international couple?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-62959b4f\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-62959b4f\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-95dfce8c gb-headline-text\">As a general rule, Dutch law applies to a divorce petition filed in the Netherlands under Article 10:56 of the Dutch Civil Code, even if both spouses have a foreign nationality. Under certain conditions, a choice can be made for the law of a common foreign nationality. Separate regulations apply to the consequences of the divorce: the Matrimonial Property Regulation (EU) 2016\/1103 for matrimonial property (from January 29, 2019), the Maintenance Regulation (EC) 4\/2009 for maintenance obligations, and the 1996 Hague Child Protection Convention for custody and access.  <\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5f943c18 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-8b8802b1 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-8b8802b1\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\"><strong>Where do meetings take place?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-cf4266bb\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-cf4266bb\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-48006dce gb-headline-text\">At our office in Maarssen or via secure video calling, depending on your preference. For clients from Amsterdam, physical meetings at the office are easily accessible via the A2; many clients choose a combination of an initial physical meeting and subsequent consultations via video calling. <\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-eab29512\">\n<div class=\"s-btn-group gb-element-7313c4f1\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Discuss_your_situation_with_us\"><\/span>Discuss your situation with us<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center s-fs-h5 wp-block-paragraph\">An early advisory meeting provides clarity on your legal position and the routes that suit your situation. After your registration, our secretariat will contact you within one business day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-text s-btn-primary s-btn--small\" href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/contact\/\">Schedule a consultation<\/a>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text\">Or contact us by phone via: <a href=\"tel:+31303078732\">030 &#8211; 30 787 32<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"s-content-block\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"At_the_office_or_remotely\"><\/span>At the office or remotely<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Guidance can take place at the office in Maarssen or entirely via secure video calling. For clients from Amsterdam, this often means an initial physical meeting for an advisory session in practice, followed by further consultation via video link when that is more efficient. 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