Family law in The Netherlands: Overview | Practical Law

Family law in The Netherlands: Overview | Practical Law

A Q&A guide to family law in The Netherlands.

Family law in The Netherlands: Overview

Practical Law Country Q&A 4-578-1948 (Approx. 31 pages)

Family law in The Netherlands: Overview

by Carla Smeets and Laura Mons, SmeetsGijbels B.V.
Law stated as at 01 Oct 2023The Netherlands
A Q&A guide to family law in The Netherlands.
The Q&A gives a high-level overview of key issues including jurisdiction and conflict of law; pre- and post-nuptial agreements and matrimonial property regimes; divorce, nullity, and judicial separation; children; surrogacy and adoption; cohabitation; family dispute resolution; civil partnership/same-sex marriage; and controversial areas and reform.
This Q&A is part of the global guide to family law.
This global guide is published in association with the International Academy of Family Lawyers.