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(Inter)National Individual- & Family Law

Relationships between people, whether they are adults or children, have legal consequences. When these relationships start or end it is essential that all legal matters be properly arranged. These and the following matters fall under individual and family law:

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  • National and international separation and divorce

  • Entrepreneurs and divorce

  • Termination of registered partnership

  • Termination of a cohabitation relationship (settlement cohabitation contracts)

  • Draft parenting plan and/or change parenting plan or contact arrangement

  • Determine or change child support

  • Determine or change or terminate spousal alimony

  • Dividing of assets including conclusion prenuptial agreements

  • Dividing pension including pension in private control

  • Authority and court-appointed guardians

  • Establishment and denial of paternity

  • Acknowledgement and termination of acknowledgement

  • Adoption, step-parent adaption and co-mother adoption

  • Curatorship, administration and guardianship

  • Law on surnames, change in forenames or family names

  • Advice on prenuptial agreement

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Owing to their personal nature, it is sometimes difficult to separate emotions from legal and financial interests. At these times it is important that you are assisted by someone with a thorough knowledge of the law who also has an eye for any emotions that may ensue.

Individual- and Family Law

Inheritance Law

Heritage law controls the transition of the assets in case someone (testator) passes away. When a loved one dies obscurities may occur in the interpretation of his or her will and the rights of those involved. In cases where no testament has been made, the entitlements and authorities of individuals are often unclear. Questions may arise such as: “Am I entitled to sell my parent’s possessions independently?” or “How should I deal with financial preference given to my siblings?” and “What duties do I have as an executor?” Matters that inheritance law deals with:

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  • Consequences of death without a will

  • Rights of heirs, spouse, children, stepchildren and third parties

  • Legal division

  • Will, explanation and consequences of a will

  • Legitimate portion, gifts, legacy, liferent and special rights

  • Executor, liquidation and testamentary administrators

  • Division and procedural aspects

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During these emotional times, it is important to get clear advice so that you know where you stand. You can also approach KreteMarres with these questions.

Inheritance Law

Mediation

If you are going to remain in touch with your ex-partner in the future, because you have children for example, then it will be vital to reach an amenable solution. If this is the case, a mediator will facilitate the mediation process. This will be conducted independently and neutrally, in a confidential environment. The task of the mediator is to provide both parties with legal information and to help them arrive at a solution that will serve as a good basis for their new future.

A reconstruction has been made to give you an impression of the mediation process and of Nicole Kreté-Marres as a mediator.

Mediation
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