{"id":38198,"date":"2026-05-06T18:00:14","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T17:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/our-approach\/service-area\/"},"modified":"2026-05-06T18:00:17","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T17:00:17","slug":"service-area","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/our-approach\/service-area\/","title":{"rendered":"Service Area"},"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\/our-approach\/service-area\/#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\/our-approach\/service-area\/#Clients_abroad\" >Clients abroad<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/our-approach\/service-area\/#Throughout_the_Netherlands_from_one_office_to_all_courts\" >Throughout the Netherlands: from one office to all courts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/our-approach\/service-area\/#Regional_pages\" >Regional pages<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/our-approach\/service-area\/#Family_law_national_due_to_specialization\" >Family law: national due to specialization<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/our-approach\/service-area\/#Inheritance_law_central_location_for_dispersed_heirs\" >Inheritance law: central location for dispersed heirs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/our-approach\/service-area\/#How_do_we_work_in_practice\" >How do we work in practice?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/our-approach\/service-area\/#Office_visit_or_video_the_same_quality_of_service\" >Office visit or video: the same quality of service<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/our-approach\/service-area\/#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\/our-approach\/service-area\/#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\/our-approach\/service-area\/#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-12\" href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/our-approach\/service-area\/#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>Simmelink Lawyers is based in Maarssen and handles family law and inheritance law cases for clients throughout the Netherlands and abroad. Our lawyers can appear before all district courts and courts of appeal in the Netherlands. <\/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>Simmelink Lawyers is a family law and inheritance law firm with an office in Maarssen, assisting clients nationally and internationally based on the conviction that specialization is more important for most cases than geographical proximity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Our clients live throughout the Netherlands and abroad.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In our international practice, video consultation is the standard working method; we also utilize this infrastructure for clients in the Netherlands.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We litigate at all district courts and courts of appeal in the Netherlands.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In both areas of law, specialization is more important than geographical proximity; in inheritance law, our central location also offers a logistical advantage when heirs are living in different locations.<\/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=\"Clients_abroad\"><\/span>Clients abroad<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our international practice is an integral part of the firm. Our clients include expats in the Netherlands, Dutch nationals living abroad, and clients with cross-border assets or dual nationality. For these cases, video consultation is not just an alternative to an office visit; it is the standard form of guidance.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Three elements characterize our international practice:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Time zone flexibility.<\/strong> <br\/>For clients in other time zones, we schedule meetings in the early morning or late afternoon, depending on the client&#8217;s time zone.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Document workflow.<\/strong> <br\/>Secure uploads, screen sharing, and version control are part of daily practice for international cases involving foreign documents such as marriage certificates, birth certificates, and foreign court rulings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Continuity per case.<\/strong> <br\/>The same lawyer handles the case regardless of the physical distance between lawyer and client; Legal Counsel provide internal support.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In our cases, we regularly see that clients from abroad consciously choose assistance from the Netherlands, sometimes making a special trip to our office for key moments. For cases with complex or international elements, location is generally secondary to specialization. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More about <a href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/internationaal-familierecht\/\">international family law<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Throughout_the_Netherlands_from_one_office_to_all_courts\"><\/span>Throughout the Netherlands: from one office to all courts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>From our office in Maarssen, we assist clients throughout the Netherlands in family law and inheritance law cases, either at the office or via secure video calling. The choice between an office visit and a video consultation is a consideration made per case and per stage of the process; in most cases, the two alternate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our lawyers are registered as lawyers in the Netherlands with the Dutch Bar Association and can appear before all district courts and courts of appeal in the Netherlands from a single physical location in Maarssen. For clients, this means: wherever your case can best be handled legally, that is where we will act. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our clients rate our guidance highly, with an average of 4.9 out of 5 on Google. You can read their experiences on our <a href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/over-ons\/reviews\/\">review page<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Regional_pages\"><\/span>Regional pages<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For clients searching by city name, we have regional pages featuring case types that frequently occur in those regions. These pages complement our national working method. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Family law by region:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/scheidingsadvocaat\/amsterdam\/\">Divorce lawyer Amsterdam<\/a>: expat community, international divorces, and complex assets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/scheidingsadvocaat\/utrecht\/\">Divorce lawyer Utrecht<\/a>: international employees and entrepreneurs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/scheidingsadvocaat\/enschede\/\">Divorce lawyer Enschede<\/a>: Dutch-German border region, family businesses, and cross-border law.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/scheidingsadvocaat\/hilversum\/\">Divorce lawyer Hilversum<\/a>: media sector, director-major shareholder (DGA) structures for production companies, and Gooi-region assets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/scheidingsadvocaat\/amersfoort\/\">Divorce lawyer Amersfoort<\/a>: pension rights, businesses, and international work relationships.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Inheritance law by region:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/erfrecht\/utrecht\/\">Inheritance law lawyer Utrecht<\/a>: estate settlement and conflicts between heirs for clients from Utrecht and the surrounding area.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/inheritance-law\/lawyer\/enschede\/\">Inheritance law lawyer Enschede<\/a>: estate settlement and international inheritance law issues for clients in the Eastern Netherlands.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Family_law_national_due_to_specialization\"><\/span>Family law: national due to specialization<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Family law is an area of law where specialization is becoming increasingly important. The combination of Book 10 of the Dutch Civil Code (private international law), European regulations on jurisdiction and matrimonial property, and additional case law regarding pensions, alimony, and corporate assets requires daily practice to provide genuine added value in cases. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At our firm, you work with lawyers who exclusively handle family and inheritance law. This has three practical consequences for your case: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The legal analysis begins without a learning curve; pattern recognition is available internally.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>International dimensions are identified early in the case, not just at the time of litigation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the event of your lawyer&#8217;s illness or vacation, a colleague with the same level of expertise is available to ensure the continuity of the case.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Inheritance_law_central_location_for_dispersed_heirs\"><\/span>Inheritance law: central location for dispersed heirs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In inheritance law cases, the client dynamics are often fundamentally different from family law. An estate typically has three to eight heirs who must reach agreements together; these heirs often live scattered across the Netherlands or abroad. A central location then offers a logistical advantage over a local office located near only one of the heirs.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In practice, we find that one joint physical meeting at the start of the case, with all heirs at the table, strengthens the lawyer&#8217;s management and simplifies the subsequent process. After that, much of the guidance takes place digitally: telephone consultations, secure document uploads, and video consultations for strategic choices. Naturally, physical appointments are always possible.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More about <a href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/inheritance-law\/lawyer\/\">our working method in inheritance law cases<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_we_work_in_practice\"><\/span>How do we work in practice?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our working method combines office visits with digital guidance in a way that suits the type of case and you as a client. Not every phase of a case requires the same form of contact; in most cases, email, telephone consultations, video consultations, and office visits alternate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Initial contact<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Initial contact takes place in writing via the <a href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/contact\/\">contact form<\/a> or by telephone via our secretariat. Based on your situation, the secretariat will schedule an appointment for an initial meeting within one working day, usually within ten working days. During an intake meeting, we begin legal guidance and a case file is opened. During a consultation meeting, you discuss your legal situation at an hourly rate, without further work following.    Throughout your case, you will work with the same lawyer from initial orientation to completion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which form of contact for which moment?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Which form of contact is appropriate for which moment in the case depends on the nature of the consultation. In practice, we generally see the following distribution: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Form of contact<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Threshold<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Suitable for<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Email<\/td><td>Low<\/td><td>Short questions, written updates, document exchange<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Telephone consultation<\/td><td>Low<\/td><td>Short updates, direct questions, organizational coordination<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Video consultation (30-45 min)<\/td><td>Low to medium<\/td><td>Strategic choices, progress meetings, document discussion<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Office visit (60-90 min)<\/td><td>Higher<\/td><td>Initial intake for complex cases, key moments, completion<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Table 1 \u2014 four forms of contact \u00d7 case moments<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A case develops week by week. Most moments when you need something fit perfectly into the first three channels. We reserve office visits for moments when they add substantive value.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Technical aspects of video consultation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For video consultations, we use a secure connection that allows you to participate from home or work. Documents can be shared during the consultation via screen sharing. Prior to the meeting, you will receive an agenda and any relevant documents; afterwards, you will receive a written summary of the agreements made.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Office_visit_or_video_the_same_quality_of_service\"><\/span>Office visit or video: the same quality of service<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At our firm, there is no difference in quality between a case handled primarily via video and a case where you visit the office regularly. Preparation, legal analysis, document handling, and strategy determination are identical. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It makes no difference to your case whether you choose an office visit, a video consultation, or a combination of both. The choice is yours. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During a <a href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/our-approach\/advice\/\">consultation meeting<\/a>, we will discuss how you would prefer to organize your case.<\/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; 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>Can I use Simmelink&#8217;s services from anywhere in the Netherlands?<\/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=\"gb-headline gb-headline-b299caa3 gb-headline-text\">Yes. We assist clients throughout the Netherlands and internationally from our office in Maarssen. We litigate at all district courts and courts of appeal in the Netherlands. For most cases, specialization and accessibility are more important than location.  <\/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>What if I live abroad?<\/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\">For Dutch nationals and expats abroad, video consultation is the standard working method, regardless of where in the world you live. Time zone planning is flexible and document exchange is secure. For key moments in a case, clients sometimes travel specifically to our office in Maarssen.  <\/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>Will I have the same lawyer throughout my case?<\/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\">Yes. We work according to the principle of one lawyer per case. You work with the same lawyer from initial orientation to completion. Legal Counsel provide internal support. In the event of your lawyer&#8217;s illness or vacation, a colleague with the same level of expertise is available for continuity.   <\/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>Does the quality of my case differ if I choose video instead of an office visit?<\/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\">No. Preparation, legal analysis, document handling, and strategy determination are identical, regardless of whether you choose an office visit, video consultation, or a combination of both. The choice is yours.  <\/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>How does video consultation work technically?<\/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\">Via a secure connection that allows you to participate from home or work. Documents can be shared during the consultation via screen sharing. Prior to the meeting, you will receive an agenda and relevant documents; afterwards, a written summary of the agreements made.  <\/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>Do you appear at courts outside the Central Netherlands region?<\/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\">Yes. Our lawyers can appear before all district courts and courts of appeal in the Netherlands. Wherever your case can best be handled legally, that is where we will act. <\/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\">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>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 Simmelink Lawyers is based in Maarssen and handles family law and inheritance law cases for clients throughout the Netherlands and abroad. 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