Update: Corona and child support obligation III
On May 6, 2021, the District Court of Amsterdam granted a temporary reduction of the alimony obligation due to the financial consequences of the Corona crisis. We would like to bring this ruling to your attention. In this case, the court ruled that the husband’s income was drastically reduced due to the Corona crisis. The […]
The disinherited child – Inheritance Law Day 2021
This year’s Inheritance Law Day is dedicated to “the disinherited child. The death of a loved one often, not only causes grief and loss. Questions and problems can also arise when settling the estate. Especially if one or more children have been disinherited. Disinheriting a child can put family relationships on edge. Why has one […]
WHOA as grounds for suspension of bankruptcy filing
On Jan. 1, 2021, the Homologation Private Arrangement Act (WHOA) went into effect. The law makes it easier for companies to reach an agreement with creditors and shareholders on debt restructuring. Such an agreement can be supervised by a restructuring expert to be appointed by the court. The legislator has taken as its starting point […]
Vacation days: avoid dams by informing employees
At the end of an employment contract, it sometimes turns out during the settlement process that the departing employee has accumulated a backlog of vacation days. The financial compensation for this regularly exceeds several months’ salary. A nice penny for the employee, but a less pleasant surprise for the employer. This is because they often […]
Update: corona and child support obligation II
On April 21, 2021, the Limburg District Court ruled that the father’s child support obligation should be set at zero as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. What was at play in this case? The father works as a self-employed person/technician in the events industry, which industry has been completely at a standstill since the […]
Ex officio ‘reasonable interest’ inquiry in bankruptcy case
If a legal entity is dissolved by a resolution of the general meeting of shareholders, then the liquidation of the company follows. This involves the liquidation of the company’s assets by the appointed liquidator and the satisfaction of creditors with the proceeds. However, there is the possibility that creditors of the dissolved company may not […]
End of the ‘opinion trap’ in environmental law
The Council of State has abolished the so-called ‘opinion trap’ in environmental law . This is due to a ruling by the Court of Justice of the EU. The Court of Justice ruled in the Varkens in Nood ruling, discussed earlier in this blog, on the possibilities of appealing to the courts. That ruling concerned […]
Inheritance law: no will? Then the law applies.
Inheritance mediation is also increasingly being chosen for inheritance disputes. Understandable, now that in mediation there is room for emotional and relational aspects in addition to the legal dispute. Read the article by Henriëtte de Jong on this subject that appeared today in RD.
Bill shortens payment period from large company to SMEs from 60 to 30 days
Invoices must be paid within 30 days. That is the legal starting point. However, companies are free to agree longer payment terms among themselves. This can be particularly problematic for SMEs. Delays in payment of invoices can in fact lead to liquidity problems. As of July 1, 2017, the payment period that large companies may […]
Directors and supervisors beware: what will change for you as of July 1, 2021 and how to prepare!
On July 1, 2021, the Law on Management and Supervision of Legal Persons (Wbtr) will enter into force. This will supplement and clarify the current legal framework for management and supervision of legal persons. This has consequences for you as a director or supervisor and possibly also for the articles of association of the legal […]