From 1 January 2023, both unmarried and non-registered partners will automatically acquire parental authority together with the mother, if they recognize the child. It will no longer be necessary to register parental authority with the court. This only applies to...
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Dutch language requirement to remain A2 in 2023 for upgrading right of residence
Good news! If you are the holder of a non-permanent Dutch residence permit (verblijfsvergunning regulier voor bepaalde tijd), and you were planning on voluntarily taking the civic integration exam (inburgeringsexamen) in order to qualify for a permanent residence...
International divorce applications are growing. One third of applicants aren’t aware of relevant regulations
by Peggy Franssen According to an investigation among members of the Dutch Association of Family Lawyers and Divorce Mediators (vFAS), more international couples are divorcing in the Netherlands. The Dutch family lawyers research found that 32% of their clients aren't...
[OUT OF DATE] Dutch Council of State asks EU Court to rule on right of permanent residence for a British citizen
THIS POSTING IS OUT OF DATE, SEE THE UPDATE NEWSFLASH (13 October 2021): This morning, the Dutch Council of State made a preliminary reference to the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) in Luxembourg, asking the following questions about the proper...
Recognition and enforcement of family law judgments in the Netherlands
If you come to the Netherlands from abroad, you may need to have a foreign court decision recognised or enforced here. Given the complexities of private international law, Franssen Advocaten has provided a short introduction to the recognition and enforcement of...
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