{"id":36301,"date":"2026-03-17T19:12:11","date_gmt":"2026-03-17T18:12:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/family-law\/divorce\/akte-van-berusting\/"},"modified":"2026-04-19T18:12:50","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T17:12:50","slug":"deed-of-acquiescence","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/family-law\/divorce\/deed-of-acquiescence\/","title":{"rendered":"Act of acquiescence"},"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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href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/family-law\/divorce\/deed-of-acquiescence\/#Is_an_act_of_acquiescence_binding\" >Is an act of acquiescence binding?<\/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\/deed-of-acquiescence\/#How_is_a_deed_of_acquiescence_drafted_and_signed\" >How is a deed of acquiescence drafted and signed?<\/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\/deed-of-acquiescence\/#Registration_in_the_civil_registry\" >Registration in the civil registry<\/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\/deed-of-acquiescence\/#What_is_the_difference_from_a_statement_of_non-opposition\" >What is the difference from a statement of non-opposition?<\/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\/deed-of-acquiescence\/#Deed_of_acquiescence_in_an_international_divorce\" >Deed of acquiescence in an international divorce<\/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\/deed-of-acquiescence\/#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\/deed-of-acquiescence\/#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\/deed-of-acquiescence\/#Trust_and_quality\" >Trust and quality<\/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\/deed-of-acquiescence\/#Are_you_unsure_about_signing_a_deed_of_acquiescence\" >Are you unsure about signing a deed of acquiescence?<\/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<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A deed of acquiescence is a written statement in which a spouse waives the right to appeal the divorce decree. Signing it makes the decree immediately irrevocable. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The appeal period for divorce is three months (Art. 358 CCP). This period expires upon the filing of a deed of acquiescence by both parties. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Only after the appeal period has expired, or after the deed has been signed, can the divorce be registered with the civil registry.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In practice, the deed is drafted by the parties&#8217; lawyers and signed by both spouses separately.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Signing is irrevocable: once the deed has been exchanged, no further appeal can be lodged against any part of the decree.<\/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_is_an_act_of_acquiescence\"><\/span>What is an act of acquiescence?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A deed of acquiescence is a signed statement in which a spouse confirms they waive the right to appeal the divorce decree. Signing the deed makes the divorce immediately irrevocable, without having to wait for the three-month appeal period. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The deed is mostly used in divorces achieved through mutual consultation or via a joint petition. In such cases, both parties wish to move forward quickly and see no reason for an appeal. The divorce decree can only be registered in the civil status registers after the deed has been signed.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"s-content-block\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_do_you_use_a_deed_of_acquiescence\"><\/span>When do you use a deed of acquiescence?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A deed of acquiescence is used when both spouses agree with the court&#8217;s ruling and wish to finalize the divorce as quickly as possible. The deed is particularly common in joint petitions, as parties have already reached an agreement on the terms beforehand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The deed is signed by both spouses separately. In most cases, the lawyers handle the drafting and exchange of the deeds immediately after the court decree. Signing preferably takes place within a few weeks of the decree so that the divorce can be registered promptly.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"s-content-block\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_benefits_of_a_deed_of_acquiescence\"><\/span>What are the benefits of a deed of acquiescence?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The deed of acquiescence shortens the duration of the divorce process by three months, as the appeal period does not have to be observed before the decree can be registered with the civil registry. This offers three concrete advantages: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Faster registration in the civil registry, making the divorce official and allowing subsequent steps (such as property division or name changes) to be taken immediately.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Financial clarity: after registration, tax partners are assessed separately, and the community of property is definitively dissolved.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No uncertainty regarding a potential appeal by the other party. The ruling is finalized immediately. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"s-content-block\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_an_act_of_acquiescence_binding\"><\/span>Is an act of acquiescence binding?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A deed of acquiescence is irrevocable once signed: after signing, no appeal can be lodged against the divorce decree. The court ruling thus becomes final and can be registered with the civil registry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This means that a careful prior assessment is essential. The decree does not only establish the divorce but often includes decisions on alimony, the parenting plan, or the division of assets. Once the deed is signed, these decisions are final. If you have doubts about any part of the ruling, have the decree reviewed before signing the deed.   <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"s-content-block\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_is_a_deed_of_acquiescence_drafted_and_signed\"><\/span>How is a deed of acquiescence drafted and signed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In practice, a deed of acquiescence is drafted by the parties&#8217; lawyers immediately after the court decree. The deed contains standard elements: the names of the spouses, the date of the ruling, the case number, and the explicit statement that the right to appeal is waived. Both spouses sign the document separately.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The period for lodging an appeal is three months following the decree (<a href=\"https:\/\/wetten.overheid.nl\/jci1.3:c:BWBR0001827&amp;boek=Derde&amp;titeldeel=Zevende&amp;artikel=358\">Art. 358 of the Dutch Code of Civil Procedure<\/a>). As long as the appeal period is running, the divorce decree cannot be definitively registered with the civil registry. With a deed of acquiescence from both parties, registration can take place immediately.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After signing, the deeds are exchanged between the lawyers and forwarded to the registrar of the civil registry in the municipality where the marriage was contracted. The registrar then registers the divorce decree. The divorce is only legally complete upon this registration.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"s-content-block\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Registration_in_the_civil_registry\"><\/span>Registration in the civil registry<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The divorce decree only becomes official after registration in the civil status registers of the municipality where the marriage was contracted. Without registration, the marriage continues to exist legally, even if the court has granted the divorce. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If both parties sign a deed of acquiescence, the decree can be registered immediately and the divorce is irrevocable. Without a deed of acquiescence, the three-month appeal period must be observed before registration is possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Registration must take place within six months after the divorce decree has become irrevocable (<a href=\"https:\/\/wetten.overheid.nl\/jci1.3:c:BWBR0002656&amp;boek=1&amp;artikel=163\">Art. 1:163 paragraph 3 of the Dutch Civil Code<\/a>). If registration does not occur within that period, the decree loses its legal force and a new divorce procedure must be started. This is a common pitfall for parties who postpone the practical handling after the ruling.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"s-content-block\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_difference_from_a_statement_of_non-opposition\"><\/span>What is the difference from a statement of non-opposition?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A deed of acquiescence and a <a href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/family-law\/divorce\/statement-of-non-contestreferteverklaring\/\">statement of non-opposition<\/a> (referteverklaring) are both used to expedite a divorce procedure, but at different stages. A statement of non-opposition is signed before the court ruling and signifies that no statement of defense will be filed against the divorce petition. A deed of acquiescence is signed after the court ruling and signifies that no appeal will be lodged against the decree.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both documents assume that the parties have reached an agreement on the divorce. In many divorces by mutual consent, both steps are completed: a statement of non-opposition during the procedure and a deed of acquiescence after the decree. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"s-content-block\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Deed_of_acquiescence_in_an_international_divorce\"><\/span>Deed of acquiescence in an international divorce<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In a divorce before a Dutch court, Dutch procedural law applies: the three-month appeal period and the possibility of a deed of acquiescence are Dutch regulations (Art. 358 of the Dutch Code of Civil Procedure). If the divorce is granted in another country, the national law of that country determines whether a similar waiver is possible and what form it must take. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the recognition of the decree in another EU member state, the Brussels II-ter Regulation applies. Outside the EU, recognition depends on bilateral treaties or national rules of private international law. You can read more about cross-border procedures on the <a href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/family-law\/international\/\">international family law<\/a> page.  <\/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>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>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; 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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\">What is the difference between a deed of acquiescence and a statement of non-opposition?<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><\/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\">A deed of acquiescence is signed after the court ruling and signifies that no appeal will be lodged. A <a href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/family-law\/divorce\/statement-of-non-contestreferteverklaring\/\">statement of non-opposition<\/a> is signed before the ruling and signifies that no defense will be mounted against the divorce petition. Both documents expedite the procedure, but at different stages.  <\/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\">Do I need a lawyer for a deed of acquiescence?<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><\/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\">You can sign the deed yourself, but in practice, the deed is drafted by the lawyers of both parties. This prevents formal errors and ensures the deed is legally sound. For the divorce procedure itself, a <a href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/family-law\/divorce-lawyer\/\">divorce lawyer<\/a> is legally required.  <\/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>Can I withdraw a deed of acquiescence later?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><\/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\">No. Once the deed has been signed and exchanged, it is irrevocable. You can no longer lodge an appeal against the divorce decree, even if you later have objections to parts of the ruling.  <\/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\">What happens if one party does not sign the deed?<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><\/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, the standard three-month appeal period applies. The divorce decree can only be registered in the civil registry after that period has expired. A party is never obliged to sign a deed of acquiescence; it is a voluntary waiver of a statutory right of appeal.  <\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-2769f6b3 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-1983797d gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-1983797d\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Does a deed of acquiescence also apply to an international divorce?<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-7c18bfac\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7c18bfac\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-ee70b14f gb-headline-text\">In a divorce before a Dutch court, Dutch procedural law applies and a deed of acquiescence is possible. If the divorce is granted abroad, the national law of that country determines whether a similar waiver exists. When recognizing the decree in another country, additional rules of private international law apply.  <\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\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>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 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=\"Are_you_unsure_about_signing_a_deed_of_acquiescence\"><\/span>Are you unsure about signing a deed of acquiescence?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Signing the deed is irrevocable: after signing, all decisions in the decree are definitively established, including any decisions regarding alimony, the parenting plan, or the division of assets about which you may still have doubts. Therefore, an independent assessment is wise before signing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/our-approach\/second-opinion\/\">second opinion<\/a> provides an independent legal judgment on the decree and the consequences of signing. You will then know whether signing is in your interest, or whether an appeal would be legally feasible and desirable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-text s-btn-primary s-btn--small\" href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/contact\/\">Contact Us<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-text s-btn-primary s-btn--small\" href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/our-approach\/second-opinion\/\">Request a second opinion<\/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><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\/\/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 In brief What is an act of acquiescence? A deed of acquiescence is a signed statement in which a spouse confirms they waive the right to appeal the divorce decree. Signing the deed makes the divorce immediately irrevocable, without having to wait for the three-month appeal period. 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