by ARISE NL | Do You Need Help, Health, Legal, New to Amsterdam
Domestic violence is something we hope no one ever has to go through. For parents in our community who find themselves in an abusive situation, the stress is often compounded by being in a foreign system and language. ARISE NL, a non-profit support organisation, has...
by Dafna Eccles | Ask the Expert, Home Sweet Home, Legal, Money
A lot of expats living in Amsterdam have paid a fee to an agent. According to Dutch law, in most cases this is not permitted. If you have paid a fee, rental expert Dafna Eccles tells you what you can do about it. If you rented an apartment in the past five...
by Dafna Eccles | Ask the Expert, Home Sweet Home, Legal, Money
If you are looking to rent an apartment in the Netherlands, !Woon can help you avoid scams. There are many legitimate letting agents around, but, unfortunately, there are also quite a few unpleasant characters who especially target expat tenants. In general, it...
by Emmy Coffey McCarthy | Do You Need Help, Legal, Money, New to Amsterdam
Navigating the law in a foreign country can be stressful and confusing. Below is our edit of free or inexpensive services, providing answers to difficult legal questions and support in your time of need. Please note that The Wetwinkel, Rechtswinkel and...
by Ariane Hendricks | Ask the Expert, Children, Legal, Money
Today we explore what Dutch law has to say about guardianship in the event of a parent’s death. When someone passes away who leaves behind a child who is still a minor, the registrar must inform the court of this immediately. The court will then check to...
by Willem de Boer | Ask the Expert, Children, Do You Need Help, Legal
Dutch legal expert Willem de Boer addresses the legalities of moving minor children to live with one parent after a divorce. When the parents of children of minor age decide to get a divorce, they are faced with various choices. One of those choices is where the...