International divorces

Gimbrère International Lawyers usually handles international divorces. In most cases, an international divorce is far more complex than a similar proceeding in the Netherlands. This occurs on account of the fact that each country has its own regulations on divorce as well as every related issue, such as residence orders, separation of marital assets and maintenance, including the amount and duration of children's support or alimony, among others.

In order to get a divorce decree abroad, many treaties and laws must be considered, even for the acknowledgment of a court order, particularly if we think about the changeable European legislation on Family Law. For instance, as a result of new laws in ten European countries, as from 2010 couples between spouses of different nationalities can decide on the applicable law in order to avoid being submitted to a legal system they barely understand.

Many people are not aware of the fact that a Dutch married couple who has left the Netherlands can still get divorced in the Netherlands. We offer the advantage of allowing you to talk to a lawyer in your mother tongue, while a Dutch judge exercises his jurisdiction to regulate almost all the consequences of your divorce. Because of these international issues, it is important to attempt to reach a mutual agreement on the divorce settlement. In this way, a complex and costly legal process can be avoided. Gimbrère International Lawyers is willing to assist you to go through the process smoothly, while getting a fair divorce settlement.