{"id":36251,"date":"2026-03-17T19:03:03","date_gmt":"2026-03-17T18:03:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/family-law\/divorce\/echtscheiding-procedure\/"},"modified":"2026-03-17T19:03:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T18:03:08","slug":"echtscheiding-procedure","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/family-law\/divorce\/echtscheiding-procedure\/","title":{"rendered":"Divorce legal proceedings"},"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\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 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\/echtscheiding-procedure\/#When_are_divorce_legal_proceedings_necessary\" >When are divorce legal proceedings necessary?<\/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\/echtscheiding-procedure\/#Procedural_steps_of_a_divorce\" >Procedural steps of a divorce<\/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\/echtscheiding-procedure\/#Consultation_mediation_or_legal_proceedings\" >Consultation, mediation, or legal proceedings?<\/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\/echtscheiding-procedure\/#International_aspects\" >International aspects<\/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\/echtscheiding-procedure\/#Practical_examples\" >Practical examples<\/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\/echtscheiding-procedure\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/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\/echtscheiding-procedure\/#Trust_and_quality\" >Trust and quality<\/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\/echtscheiding-procedure\/#Contact_Us\" >Contact Us<\/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<div class=\"s-content-block s-content-block--filled gb-element-15683c21 block-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"s-content-block-narrow\">\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-91da06c0\">In brief<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Divorce legal proceedings are the legal process in which the court dissolves the marriage at the request of one or both partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In many cases, the legal proceedings follow a joint petition; in the event of disagreement, a unilateral petition is possible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The legal proceedings start with the filing of a petition at the court by an attorney.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the case of a unilateral petition, the other partner can file a defense through their own attorney.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After the court&#8217;s ruling, the divorce is registered in the civil status records.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Depending on the circumstances, ancillary provisions such as alimony, the home, and arrangements regarding children are handled within the same legal proceedings.<\/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=\"When_are_divorce_legal_proceedings_necessary\"><\/span>When are divorce legal proceedings necessary?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A marriage can only be dissolved by a court ruling. Even when partners agree on all arrangements, legal proceedings are required. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In many cases, a joint petition is chosen. This is generally more efficient and straightforward. When there is no agreement, one partner can file a unilateral petition.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on the circumstances, subjects such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>children and parenting plan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>spousal maintenance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>child support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>division of assets and the home<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>pension rights<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>can be part of the same legal proceedings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is general information, not individual legal advice.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"s-content-block\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Procedural_steps_of_a_divorce\"><\/span>Procedural steps of a divorce<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Petition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The legal proceedings start with a petition filed by an attorney at the competent court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Defense or consent<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In a joint petition, both partners sign the request. In a unilateral petition, the other partner can file a defense. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Assessment by the court<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The judge often assesses whether:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>the marriage has irretrievably broken down<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>arrangements regarding children meet legal requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>financial arrangements are legally correct<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes a hearing takes place, and sometimes a decision is made in writing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Ruling and registration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After the ruling, it must be registered in the civil status records. Only then is the divorce final. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"s-content-block\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Consultation_mediation_or_legal_proceedings\"><\/span>Consultation, mediation, or legal proceedings?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Not every divorce follows the same path. Broadly speaking, there are three routes: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Consultation with attorneys<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Both partners are individually guided by their own attorney. Arrangements are negotiated, after which they are recorded in a settlement agreement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mediation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A joint mediator guides the consultation. This can provide calm and structure when communication is still possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Legal proceedings at the court<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When consultation is unsuccessful, the judge decides on the points of dispute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In practice, we see that careful preparation is often decisive for the subsequent route.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"s-content-block\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"International_aspects\"><\/span>International aspects<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If one of the partners lives abroad or the marriage has international elements, questions arise regarding:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>jurisdiction of the Dutch court<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>applicable law<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>recognition of the ruling abroad<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>International jurisdiction depends on place of residence, habitual residence, and applicable treaties. This always requires an individual assessment. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"s-content-block\">\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><strong>Example 1 \u2013 joint petition with additional arrangements<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In one case, we assisted two partners who largely agreed on the divorce but had not yet reached an agreement on the division of the home. By first recording additional arrangements in a settlement agreement through consultation, a joint petition could be filed. This allowed the court to settle the divorce without an extensive hearing. This provided peace of mind and clarity in the further settlement.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example 2 \u2013 unilateral petition with an international component<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In another situation, one partner filed a unilateral petition while the other partner was living abroad. First, it had to be assessed whether the Dutch court had jurisdiction and which law was applicable. Only then could the substance of alimony and asset division be addressed. International aspects can influence the course of the legal proceedings.   <\/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\"><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><strong><strong><strong>How long does a divorce procedure take?<\/strong><\/strong><\/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\">In many cases, legal proceedings take several months. The duration depends on the court&#8217;s workload and the degree of agreement between the partners. <\/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><strong><strong>Is a lawyer mandatory in a divorce?<\/strong><\/strong><\/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. A petition for divorce must be filed at the court by an attorney.<\/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><strong><strong>Is a hearing always necessary?<\/strong><\/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-c5948222\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c5948222\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-51ced355 gb-headline-text\">Not always. In the case of a joint petition without points of dispute, the court can make a decision in writing.<\/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><strong><strong><strong>What if my partner does not want to cooperate?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/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\">In that case, a unilateral petition can be filed. Depending on the circumstances, the judge can still grant the divorce. <\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6a91efb1 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-3fa10d16 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-3fa10d16\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>Does this also apply to international situations?<\/strong><\/strong><\/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-badb14f3\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-badb14f3\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-bafe289d gb-headline-text\">For international marriages, additional rules regarding jurisdiction and applicable law apply. 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