{"id":37956,"date":"2026-05-05T10:00:38","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T09:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/family-law\/international\/internationale-echtscheiding-verenigde-staten-gezagsregeling-omgangsregeling\/"},"modified":"2026-05-05T10:00:40","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T09:00:40","slug":"internationale-echtscheiding-verenigde-staten-gezagsregeling-omgangsregeling","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/family-law\/international\/internationale-echtscheiding-verenigde-staten-gezagsregeling-omgangsregeling\/","title":{"rendered":"International divorce and custody arrangement with a partner in the United States – Case Study"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Case Study<\/strong> – Practical Example<\/h2>\n\n\n
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A Dutch father, residing in the US, requested a divorce and custody arrangement in the Netherlands, despite travel restrictions and international custody challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read more about international family law<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Background \u2013 divorce with a partner in the US<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Remco moved to the United States for work several years ago, while his wife Annelies and son Benjamin remained in the Netherlands. After building a new life in the US, Remco decided to divorce, but Annelies wanted to contest both the divorce and custody. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Challenge \u2013 parental authority and long-distance visitation arrangements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Due to travel restrictions, Remco could not return to the Netherlands to arrange the divorce. Annelies fought for sole custody of Benjamin while Remco lived in the US. The distance complicated communication and the drafting of a parenting plan. A suitable visitation arrangement and parental custody were crucial to ensure Remco’s involvement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Solution \u2013 legal support for international separation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

On behalf of Remco, we filed a petition for divorce with the Dutch court and requested joint custody and a visitation arrangement. Given the geographical distance, the court established a temporary visitation schedule, allowing Remco to video call Benjamin daily to maintain his involvement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Result \u2013 maintaining contact and custody arrangements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The court granted joint custody to Remco, despite the geographical distance. As long as he remained in the US, he was permitted to maintain contact with Benjamin via video calls. When he eventually returned to the Netherlands, the visitation arrangement was expanded to allow for a more active role. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key learnings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This case demonstrates the importance of legal guidance in international divorces and custody matters. Thanks to a well-considered approach, Remco was able to remain involved in his son’s life and achieve a suitable visitation arrangement, despite travel restrictions and conflicts. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

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