Expats Netherlands - Settling in the Netherlands - Dutch Family Matters

Some laws and conventions surrounding Dutch family matters may be a little different to those in your home country. Whether you are planning a family, providing for your children or going through changes in your relationship, there are some words of wisdom for you on Xpat.nl.

If you are pregnant, our post on ‘Having a Baby in the Netherlands‘ will supply you with the relevant medical information, and help prepare you for the rather laissez-faire Dutch approach to perinatal care. As the big day looms you might want to make some arrangements about leaving the youngster provided for. Take a glance at our ‘Dutch Inheritance Law‘ section to learn about this.

If these articles are making you hear wedding bells, then read on about the laws and regulations pertaining to ‘getting married in the Netherlands‘. Alternatively, if you feel your marriage may have run its course, our section on ‘Divorce in the Netherlands‘ will take you through your options.

Having a Baby in the Netherlands

Everyone wants to give their children the healthiest possible start in life. So, if you are having ...

Matrimonial Property Law in NL

Marriage means that two people have decided to share their lives with one another. But, what about ...

Maternity Leave in the Netherlands

In the Netherlands, all mothers have a right to maternity leave. They can take time off while ...

Dutch Inheritance Law

If one of your relatives passes away in the Netherlands, what proportion of their estate are you ...

Getting a divorce in the Netherland ...

If expats living in the Netherlands wish to get divorced, how do they go about it? We ...

Getting Married in the Netherlands

The rules and traditions that accompany getting married in the Netherlands could differ to those of your ...

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