{"id":36238,"date":"2026-03-17T19:01:47","date_gmt":"2026-03-17T18:01:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/firstname-change\/pesten\/"},"modified":"2026-03-17T19:01:49","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T18:01:49","slug":"pesten","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/firstname-change\/pesten\/","title":{"rendered":"First name change for bullying"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"s-section\">\n<div class=\"s-section-wrapper .s-stack-2xl\">\n<div class=\"s-section-main\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-104373c3 wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio s-content-block\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-text\"><strong><strong><strong>When is a first name changed in cases of bullying?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The court allows a change when the current first name causes <strong>emotional burden, demonstrable hindrance, or negative associations<\/strong> that affect daily functioning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Typical situations we see in practice:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You were mocked at school for years because of your name.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your name was used as a slur, nickname, or part of bullying behavior.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You feel shame or tension when your name is mentioned.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your name hinders social or professional situations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Due to circumstances, you have built a new identity and the old name no longer fits.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your child is being bullied at school because of a distinctive, old-fashioned, or rare first name.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In all these cases, we can submit a well-substantiated petition. It is not necessary for the bullying to be confirmed by third parties; however, it must be clear <strong>how the name affects your daily life<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"s-content-block\">\n<h2 class=\"gb-text s-content-block\"><strong><strong><strong>Is a name change allowed in cases of bullying?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text s-fs-h5\"><em>Yes, provided the situation is carefully explained and substantiated.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In these types of cases, the judge primarily looks at:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Severity and duration of the bullying behavior<br\/><\/strong>Was it systematic? Did it affect your self-confidence or well-being? <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The role of the current first name<\/strong><br\/>Is the name directly linked to the history of bullying?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The importance of a fresh start<\/strong><br\/>Does a new first name demonstrably help with recovery or emotional peace?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The chosen new name<\/strong><br\/>Is it appropriate, neutral, or logical given your background?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We formulate your story so that the judge understands why the change is necessary and what the importance is for you (or your child).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"s-content-block\">\n<h2 class=\"gb-text s-content-block\">How does the procedure work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text s-fs-h5\"><em>Handled calmly, clearly, and step-by-step<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The procedure consists of four steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading s-fs-h5\">1. Introduction<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We discuss your experiences and ensure it is clearly highlighted what role the name played in the history of bullying.<br\/>Via video, telephone, or at the office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading s-fs-h5\">2. Substantiation and evidence<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We compile a file tailored to your situation. Possible documents: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>School reports or records of conversations (if available)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A short statement from you (or a parent\/guardian)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any statements from counselors or confidants<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It is not mandatory to have evidence from the bullies \u2014 it is about <strong>your personal hindrance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading s-fs-h5\">3. Petition to the court<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We draft the petition with legal precision, focusing on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The chosen new name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The emotional impact<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The importance of the change<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The consistency of your motivation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading s-fs-h5\">4. Court ruling<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In most cases, a ruling is issued within a few months.<br\/>Sometimes there is a short hearing, but often the judge decides based on the file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Would you like a full overview of the procedure, legal requirements, and costs for adults and children? Please view our comprehensive page <em><a href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/firstname-change\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"12780\">First name change<\/a><\/em>. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"s-content-block\">\n<h2 class=\"gb-text s-content-block\">Duur en kosten van de procedure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>De exacte duur en kosten hangen af van de complexiteit van uw zaak. In de meeste gevallen geldt:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>De procedure duurt gemiddeld tot zes maanden<\/strong> vanaf het moment dat het verzoek bij de rechtbank is ingediend.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Het griffierecht bedraagt EUR 341<\/strong>, hetzelfde voor alle rechtbanken in Nederland.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Voor onze werkzaamheden hanteren wij een duidelijke prijsafspraak vooraf.<\/strong> Het vaste tarief voor de advocaat bedraagt <strong>EUR 619<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Lees ook de uitgebreide toelichting hoe de <a href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/voornaam-wijzigen\/kosten-voornaam-veranderen\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"26368\">kosten zijn opgebouwd<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-3bff3476 wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio s-content-block\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e3512ed6\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-be01f57b gb-headline-text\">Request a legal assessment<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-15af73ce\">For situations with doubt or complexity. Our lawyers and attorneys provide a personal assessment of your request, including opportunities, risks, and points of attention. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"s-grid-2 gb-element-1609d05a\">\n<div>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-base-200-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-30fa5336f8ea391e0c7b5f5535c2697b\">\n<li class=\"has-brand-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-80b270d0c94eff542bdf6ed32026592b\" style=\"font-size:0.8rem\">Assessment by specialist<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-brand-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e9bf8501b7aa1d65f7eb61e0c13bda31\" style=\"font-size:0.8rem\">Oral feedback<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-brand-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-789e8c3b6354a4eedf8f457cc45bc02a\" style=\"font-size:0.8rem\">Helps determine the right next step<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div>\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-bc7ee20c gb-button-text s-btn-primary sim-button sim-button-action\" href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/forms\/first-name-change-feasibility-check\/?src=voornaam&#038;cta=inline\">Request an assessment<\/a>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-714d31c7\">Personal response within 1 working day<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"s-content-block\">\n<h2 class=\"gb-text s-content-block\">Risks of rejection and how we prevent them<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Rejection mainly occurs if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The connection between the name and the history of bullying is insufficiently clear<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The motivation is inconsistent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No future-oriented interest is identified<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The new name raises questions or is not properly explained<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, we always ensure:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A clear and balanced explanation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strong legal argumentation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consistent substantiation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A clearly chosen new name that fits your identity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"s-content-block s-content-block--filled\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">From our practice (anonymized, for illustrative purposes only)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading s-fs-h4\">My name was used as a joke for years<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A 28-year-old client was systematically bullied from primary school through secondary education because of a distinctive name. Every introduction caused tension. Since the name change, he feels more peace and self-confidence. The court changed the name without a hearing.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading s-fs-h4\">Bullying among children in grade 7<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An 11-year-old girl was repeatedly excluded because of an old family name. The parents applied for a change. The judge considered the importance of her emotional safety to be paramount and approved the change.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading s-fs-h4\">Breaking a harmful pattern<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A client wanted to distance themselves from a long-term, toxic social environment. The first name was a component of mockery and humiliation. With a well-substantiated petition, the name was successfully changed.  <\/p>\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\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/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><strong>Do I have to prove that I was bullied?<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/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 xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/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\">No. Your own statement is often sufficient, provided it is clearly substantiated. <\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-3600de9f gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-ba8b12fe gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-ba8b12fe\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\"><strong><strong>Can a child change their name because of bullying?<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/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 xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/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-54bea308\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-54bea308\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-784447a0 gb-headline-text\">Yes. For children, the judge primarily looks at their well-being and emotional safety.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d7e7a6c6 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-361ea87d gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-361ea87d\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\"><strong>Do I need to inform my parents?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/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 xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/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-c5948222\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c5948222\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-51ced355 gb-headline-text\">Only if you are a minor. For adults, this is not necessary. <\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-fc394c18 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-8dd43315 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-8dd43315\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\"><strong><strong>Do I have to go to court?<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/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 xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/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-d545942c\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d545942c\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-c9e904f9 gb-headline-text\">Often not. Many requests are handled in writing. <\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"s-content-block s-content-block--filled gb-element-e397a080\">\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-5820f11a gb-headline-text\">Who are our Attorneys and Mediators<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When handling a first name change after detention, you will be assisted by a lawyer with experience in name law and the context of criminal law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"s-margin-vert-l\"><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><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-9f3ea82c gb-headline-text\">Please provide the text you would like to have translated to English.<em>When someone wants to rebuild their life after detention, law, personal development, and future prospects come together. Our role is to bring peace and structure to that process and to present a careful and honest picture of the importance of the name change to the judge. <\/em>Please provide the text you would like to have translated to English.<\/p>\n<cite>Mr. Carla Simmelink, lawyer<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-bddaa84d\">\n\n<div class=\"s-btn-group\">\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-c848a686 gb-button-text s-btn-secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/our-team\/\">Meet Our Team<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"s-content-block\">\n<h2 class=\"gb-text s-content-block\">Why do clients choose Simmelink Lawyers?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Specialized in first name changes (including complex situations)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Highly experienced in cases with emotional or psychosocial backgrounds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can be arranged quickly and entirely online<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clear communication, fixed price agreements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strategic guidance that fits your personal story<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e35b293b wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio s-content-block\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-3945255d\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d8e81505 gb-headline-text\" id=\"haalbaarheidscheck\">Klaar om uw voornaam te laten wijzigen? Of wilt u eerst weten wat haalbaar is?<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7f166354\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-a76f6e9e\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-1dbb95f0\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1dbb95f0\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-text\">Bij Simmelink Advocaten krijgt u een eerlijk, concreet advies over de kansen, risico\u2019s en kosten van een voornaamswijziging in uw situatie. Zodat u een weloverwogen keuze kunt maken.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0712d0d3 s-btn-group\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-39b0fa65 gb-button-text s-btn-primary sim-button sim-button-action\" href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/forms\/voornaam-wijzigen-haalbaarheidscheck\/?src=voornaam&amp;cta=bottom\">Vraag de haalbaarheidscheck aan<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-23750f4e gb-button-text s-btn-primary sim-button sim-button-action\" href=\"#plan-direct-uw-afspraak\">Plan zelf online intakegesprek in<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-d69b8d25\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d69b8d25\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Voornaam wijzigen\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MvpZTv3y_E4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"s-content-block wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<h2 class=\"gb-text\" id=\"plan-direct-uw-afspraak\">Plan direct uw afspraak voor het wijzigen van uw voornaam<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>U kiest zelf een moment dat u schikt. Het plannen duurt slechts 1 minuut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div>\n<div class=\"calendly-inline-widget\" data-url=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/simmelink-advocaten\/30min-intakegesprek-vnw?locale=nl&#038;hide_gdpr_banner=1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When is a first name changed in cases of bullying? The court allows a change when the current first name causes emotional burden, demonstrable hindrance, or negative associations that affect daily functioning. Typical situations we see in practice: In all these cases, we can submit a well-substantiated petition. 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