Gender registration as ‘X’: what is possible – and what is not (yet)?
Family specialist Joey Moerings explains the options when you want to register your gender as “X.
Another high indexation of alimony 2025: 6.5%!
For 2025, the index rate is set at 6.5%. This means that the alimony effective January 1, 2025 will be increased by 6.5%.
Sept. 13: Day of Separation
To divorce or not to divorce? Take advantage of a free phone consultation with one of our specialized family law attorneys on Sept. 13.
A double surname for children as of Jan. 1, 2024
Since Jan. 1, 2024, you can give your first child, if born on or after Jan. 1, 2024, the last names of both parents.
Double surname bill passed
Last Tuesday, the double surname bill was passed by the Senate. The new law allows parents to give dual surnames to their children. The new law will take effect Jan. 1, 2024. The background of the law is that having two surnames can express the child’s attachment to both parents. In addition, a double surname […]
Income tax return | deduction (cost) of partner alimony
Since 1 March this year, you can file your 2022 income tax return. If you have incurred costs in 2022 to get or keep partner alimony or a buyout partner alimony, you may include these costs in your income tax return as a deduction. These include attorney fees you incurred. Note: this only applies to […]
Rising gas and energy prices and implications for child support obligations
Rising gas and energy prices can have a major impact on anyone’s monthly expenses, causing financial hardship. The one-time compensation option offered by the government is generally insufficient to cover the additional monthly costs. This can lead to additional monthly costs of hundreds of euros. The result may be that the stipulated alimony obligation cannot […]
Indexation of alimony 2023: 3.4%
The amount of child and spousal support is indexed annually. For 2023, the index is set at 3.4%. This means a 3.4% increase in alimony effective Jan. 1, 2023. We keep our clients informed of the indexing rate annually, even after the case is completed. If you are not a client but would like to […]
Vacationing alone with children? Don’t forget the consent of the other parent!
Summer vacation officially began today in the middle of the country. With that, it is also time for many to pack their bags for a vacation in or abroad. If you are traveling with children, don’t forget the consent forms. In fact, if one parent travels abroad with his or her child(ren), the other custodial […]
Kim van der Bijl joins the partnership
Effective July 1, 2022, Kim van der Bijl joined the partnership of Wille Donker attorneys. Kim has been a lawyer for fifteen years, lives in Alphen aan den Rijn and has been with our firm since 2018. We are happy to have Kim as part of the partnership. Kim is a passionate and experienced specialist […]
