{"id":35319,"date":"2026-03-02T13:37:46","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T12:37:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/family-law\/divorce-lawyer\/hilversum\/"},"modified":"2026-05-06T11:31:57","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T10:31:57","slug":"hilversum","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/family-law\/divorce-lawyer\/hilversum\/","title":{"rendered":"Divorce lawyer Hilversum"},"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\/hilversum\/#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\/hilversum\/#What_does_a_divorce_lawyer_do_for_clients_from_Hilversum\" >What does a divorce lawyer do for clients from Hilversum?<\/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\/hilversum\/#Which_court_handles_divorces_for_clients_from_Hilversum\" >Which court handles divorces for clients from Hilversum?<\/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\/hilversum\/#Division_of_assets_in_the_Gooi_businesses_DGA_structures_and_the_media_industry\" >Division of assets in the Gooi: businesses, DGA structures, and the media industry<\/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\/hilversum\/#Divorcing_with_children_in_the_Gooi\" >Divorcing with children in the Gooi<\/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\/hilversum\/#Mediation_consultation_or_legal_proceedings_which_route_fits\" >Mediation, consultation, or legal proceedings: which route fits?<\/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\/hilversum\/#International_situations_jurisdiction_and_applicable_law\" >International situations: jurisdiction and applicable law<\/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\/hilversum\/#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\/hilversum\/#At_the_office_or_via_secure_video_calling\" >At the office or via secure video calling<\/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\/hilversum\/#Our_Attorneys_at_Law\" >Our Attorneys at Law<\/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\/hilversum\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/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\/hilversum\/#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-13\" href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/family-law\/divorce-lawyer\/hilversum\/#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 guides clients from Hilversum through the legal settlement of a divorce or registered partnership, from the petition to the settlement agreement and arrangements regarding children, alimony, and assets. In divorces in the Gooi, director-major shareholder (DGA) structures, real estate, and media-related assets frequently play a role\u2014elements that require careful valuation and legal analysis. Legal proceedings for clients from Hilversum are handled by the Central Netherlands District Court.  <\/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<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A divorce lawyer guides you through the legal settlement of a divorce, from legal proceedings and settlement agreements to arrangements regarding children, assets, and alimony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Legal proceedings for clients from Hilversum are handled by the Central Netherlands District Court, Utrecht location.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In a divorce in the Gooi, director-major shareholder (DGA) structures, real estate, and media-related assets regularly play a role, with the question of valuation as a central element.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the media sector, we see specific complexity due to BV structures surrounding production companies, royalty streams from older productions, and international work relationships.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When divorcing with children, a parenting plan is mandatory, containing agreements on custody, residency, and child support.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In international situations, Dutch law applies as a general rule to a divorce petition filed in the Netherlands pursuant to Article 10:56 of the Dutch Civil Code; separate regulations apply to the consequences.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In many cases, mediation or consultation is a viable route before a lawsuit becomes necessary.<\/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_do_for_clients_from_Hilversum\"><\/span><strong>What does a divorce lawyer do for clients from Hilversum?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A divorce lawyer is a lawyer who guides clients through the legal settlement of a divorce or termination of a registered partnership, from the petition to the court to the settlement agreement and arrangements regarding children, alimony, and assets. The lawyer advises on your legal position, conducts the legal proceedings, and considers the long-term consequences for assets, children, and income. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Simmelink Lawyers is located in Maarssen and guides clients from Hilversum and the Gooi at the office or via secure video calling. Our firm focuses exclusively on family and inheritance law; for every file, you work with the same lawyer from the initial orientation to completion. You can read more about <a href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/our-approach\/\">our method<\/a> on the main process page.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_court_handles_divorces_for_clients_from_Hilversum\"><\/span><strong>Which court handles divorces for clients from Hilversum?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Legal proceedings for clients from Hilversum are handled by the Central Netherlands District Court, Utrecht location. The Central Netherlands district includes the provinces of Utrecht and Flevoland and the North Holland municipalities of Blaricum, Eemnes, Gooise Meren, Hilversum, Huizen, Laren, and Wijdemeren. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Family law petitions such as a divorce petition, a modification of the parenting plan, and alimony proceedings are filed at the Utrecht location. The processing time for a joint petition is generally shorter than a unilateral petition, as no statement of defense or oral hearing is required if the parties agree. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Division_of_assets_in_the_Gooi_businesses_DGA_structures_and_the_media_industry\"><\/span><strong>Division of assets in the Gooi: businesses, DGA structures, and the media industry<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the Hilversum and Gooi region, divorce cases regularly involve a business, a director-major shareholder (DGA) structure, real estate, or media-related assets. The division of these asset components requires a careful analysis of the prenuptial agreements or the applicable matrimonial property law and a valuation of the relevant parts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In files involving a private business or DGA structure, three considerations usually come into view in succession: the valuation reference date (which moment determines the value), the allocation (does the business stay with one partner or is it divided), and the financing (how is a potential buyout realized without jeopardizing the continuity of the business). These three elements weigh differently per file, depending on the initial legal situation and the available liquidity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In files with media-related assets, we see specific complexity: BV structures surrounding production companies, royalty streams from older productions that continue for years, ongoing productions that must be included as goodwill in the valuation, and freelance structures where income is built up from various sources. These elements help determine which valuation method is appropriate and what consequences that has for the division. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More about <a href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/family-law\/divorce\/assets\/\">division of assets upon separation<\/a>, including the home, company, and DGA structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Divorcing_with_children_in_the_Gooi\"><\/span><strong>Divorcing with children in the Gooi<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If there are minor children, a parenting plan is mandatory. This document sets out agreements on custody, the division of care tasks, residency, and child support. The lawyer guides you in drafting a parenting plan that is legally sound and aligns with the family&#8217;s practical situation.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In many cases, parents can reach agreements together, sometimes with the support of a mediator. The lawyer legally reviews the agreements made and considers what can be revised in the event of changed circumstances.  More about <a href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/familierecht\/ouderschapsplan\/\">divorcing with children and the parenting plan<\/a>, and about <a href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/family-law\/alimony\/child-support\/\">child support and how the amount is calculated<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mediation_consultation_or_legal_proceedings_which_route_fits\"><\/span><strong>Mediation, consultation, or legal proceedings: which route fits?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not every divorce leads to a lawsuit. In consultations via two lawyers, both parties retain their own legal advisor and the agreements are recorded step by step. In mediation, one neutral mediator guides both parties together, with the goal of a supported settlement agreement and parenting plan.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In legal proceedings, the court decides on the points of dispute where the parties cannot agree. In practice, we see that the choice between these three routes depends on the degree of consensus, the presence of complex asset components, and the desired turnaround time. More about <a href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/family-law\/mediator-or-lawyer-divorce\/\">the choice between mediation and a lawyer<\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"International_situations_jurisdiction_and_applicable_law\"><\/span><strong>International situations: jurisdiction and applicable law<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Families with an international background also live in the Hilversum region, including clients from the media sector with cross-border work relationships. In a divorce in these situations, questions about the jurisdiction of the court and the applicable law play a role, which are legally distinct from each other. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Within the European Union, the Brussels II-ter Regulation (EU 2019\/1111) determines which court has jurisdiction in matters of divorce and custody. For a divorce petition filed in the Netherlands, Dutch law applies as a general rule based on Article 10:56 of the Dutch Civil Code, unless a choice of law has been made for the law of a common foreign nationality. Separate regulations apply to the consequences: the Matrimonial Property Regulation (EU) 2016\/1103 for matrimonial property, the Maintenance Regulation (EC) 4\/2009 for maintenance obligations, and the 1996 Hague Child Protection Convention for custody issues.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Simmelink files, we regularly see clients from the media sector with cross-border elements: Dutch media talent living and working in the United States, production companies with BV structures, and foreign royalty streams. In files with music royalties, the question often arises in practice whether the divorce will be conducted in the Netherlands or in the United States; that choice has consequences for the valuation of the royalty rights, the tax treatment, and the recognition of the judgment in the other country. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More about <a href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/family-law\/international\/\">international family law<\/a> and about <a href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/family-law\/international\/applicable-law\/\">applicable law in an international separation<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practical_examples\"><\/span><strong>Practical examples<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Divorce with a DGA structure in a media-related holding<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We assisted a client from the Gooi in a divorce involving a holding company with a production company and several real estate properties. The valuation of the holding on the reference date formed the starting point for the division. By assessing the valuation reference date, the allocation, and the financing of a potential buyout in conjunction, the negotiations could be conducted on a factual basis without jeopardizing the continuity of the business.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Parenting plan in a conflict over the children&#8217;s place of residence<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a file with several minor children, agreements on care and residency were difficult to reach. By clearly setting out the legal principles and mapping out the practical consequences for the family in collaboration with a behavioral expert, the parties reached a parenting plan that left room for revision in the event of changed circumstances. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>International separation of Dutch media talent in the United States with music royalties<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We assisted a Dutch client from the media sector who lived with their partner in the United States, with music royalties as a major asset. By determining in advance which court had jurisdiction, which law applied, and how the royalty rights would be treated in both jurisdictions, a choice could be made regarding the country in which the divorce would be filed, based on the legal and tax consequences for both parties. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"At_the_office_or_via_secure_video_calling\"><\/span>At the office or via secure video calling<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Simmelink Lawyers is located in Maarssen. Clients from Hilversum and the Gooi can visit the office or conduct the entire process via secure video calling, including the initial intake, progress meetings, and document discussions. More about <a href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/our-approach\/\">guidance via video consultation<\/a>.  <\/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>Does Simmelink Lawyers also work for clients from Hilversum?<\/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=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Simmelink Lawyers is located in Maarssen and guides clients from Hilversum and the Gooi. An initial meeting can take place at the office or via secure video calling. <\/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>Which court handles my divorce if I live in Hilversum?<\/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\">Legal proceedings for residents of Hilversum are handled by the Central Netherlands District Court, Utrecht location. Family law petitions such as divorce petitions and alimony proceedings are filed at that location. <\/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>What if my divorce involves a private business or media-related assets?<\/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\">In a divorce involving a private business, DGA structure, or media-related assets, the division of assets requires additional analysis. In practice, three considerations come into view in succession: the valuation reference date, the allocation, and the financing of a potential buyout. Depending on the circumstances, several routes are possible.  <\/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>Which law applies if we divorce in the Netherlands but music royalties are running in the United States?<\/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\">For a divorce petition filed in the Netherlands, Dutch law applies as a general rule based on Article 10:56 of the Dutch Civil Code. The valuation and division of the royalty rights are assessed separately, based on the applicable matrimonial property law and the tax treatment in both countries. This always requires an individual assessment, as the outcome depends on the time of the marriage, any choices of law, and the factual situation of the parties.  <\/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>Is a lawyer mandatory for 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-cf4266bb\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-cf4266bb\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-48006dce gb-headline-text\">In the Netherlands, a lawyer is mandatory for a divorce through the court. This is general information; every situation requires its own assessment. <\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d0d52edf gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-80ad47d0 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-80ad47d0\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\"><strong>How long does a divorce take?<\/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-b8d8353e\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b8d8353e\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-6626d644 gb-headline-text\">The duration depends on the chosen route and the degree of consensus between the parties. A joint petition with a settlement agreement can be completed within a few months. A unilateral petition with points of dispute usually has a longer turnaround time, depending on the court&#8217;s hearing capacity and the complexity of the file.  <\/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=\"gb-text s-content-block\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Trust_and_quality\"><\/span>Trust and quality<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Simmelink Lawyers is affiliated with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.advocatenorde.nl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Dutch Bar Association<\/a>.<br\/>Read more about our <a href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/reviews\/\">reviews<\/a> or see how we work via our <a href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/our-approach\/\">working method<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-34ac26a6\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-34ce7bbc\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-7a1d0082\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"93\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-7a1d0082\" src=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/nederlandse-orde-van-advocaten-logo-300x93.png\" alt=\"Logo of the Dutch Bar Association\" title=\"Logo of the Dutch Bar Association\" srcset=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/nederlandse-orde-van-advocaten-logo-300x93.png 300w, https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/nederlandse-orde-van-advocaten-logo.png 340w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7b78af02\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-cae6833a\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-cae6833a\" src=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/RaadvRechtspraak.svg\" alt=\"\" title=\"RaadvJustice\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-07670684\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"340\" height=\"105\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-07670684\" src=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/raad-voor-rechtsbijstand-high-trust-logo.png\" alt=\"Council for Legal Aid High Trust Logo\" title=\"Council for Legal Aid High Trust Logo\" srcset=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/raad-voor-rechtsbijstand-high-trust-logo.png 340w, https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/raad-voor-rechtsbijstand-high-trust-logo-300x93.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 340px) 100vw, 340px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On this page A divorce lawyer guides clients from Hilversum through the legal settlement of a divorce or registered partnership, from the petition to the settlement agreement and arrangements regarding children, alimony, and assets. 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