Family in the Netherlands
Divorce, alimony, child support and separation. Each answer cites the article or section it rests on.
5 questions
- How is partner alimony calculated and how long does it last?Partner alimony (partneralimentatie) under current Dutch law is the post-divorce duty of one former spouse to contribute to the other former spouse's
- How is child support (kinderalimentatie) calculated?Short answer: Dutch child support (kinderalimentatie) is calculated in two steps. First, the child's need (behoefte) is determined — what the child would
- We were never married — what are my rights after separation (samenwonen)?In short: Dutch law gives unmarried cohabitants far fewer automatic rights than married couples or registered partners. There is no default community of
- Who keeps the rental house or owned home after a breakup?Short answer
- How do I divorce in the Netherlands without an expensive lawyer?Based on my research, I now have enough verified information to write the FAQ article. Let me compose it.