by Natalie Carstens | Aug 27, 2014 | Blog, Legal Matters, Private Sector
Initiated by the vFAS (an association of lawyers specialised in personal and family law), law firms throughout the Netherlands open their doors to give free advice. Building on last years’ positive experiences, GMW’s LED lawyers will participate again. On 12 September...
by Lisa Hall | Mar 14, 2014 | News Round Up
“Why fit in when you were born to standout?” Dr Seuss. A friend of mine asked how the IWD dinner went and the answer popped right up as I was so proud, “Because it was a real team effort, the evening became an unforgettable event.” Our founder, Suzy Ogé, flew all the...
by adminlemonberry | Feb 10, 2012 | Blog
GMW Advocaten has launched a brand new Legal Expat Desk website. The website is meant to be an information portal, a hub facilitating quick access to legal information that is relevant to expats living in The Netherlands. Current issues and changes in Dutch and EU...
by adminlemonberry | Dec 5, 2011 | Blog, Legal Matters, Private Sector
Each year, the Minister of Justice determines the alimony index. For 2012, the percentage is 1,3%, meaning that the allowance concluded in your divorce convenant or Court order will be automatically raised with 1,3% as of 1st January 2012. This percentage is based on...
by adminlemonberry | Sep 19, 2011 | Blog, Legal Matters, Private Sector
In the EU, most matters of international family law are regulated by the European Commission, drawing on the Hague Conference on International Private Law. Recently, legislative efforts in Brussels and The Hague have resulted in three significant changes, which will...