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Legal Advice in the Netherlands: A Round-Up of Resources
Everyone needs legal guidance, information, and assistance from time to time. Amsterdam Mamas is a virtual treasure trove of information about Dutch law and getting legal help when you need it. Below is a convenient roundup of Amsterdam Mamas’ most popular...
Double Surnames: Can You Do That Here?
What’s in a name? While a rose by any other name may smell as sweet, feelings can run deep around surnames and laws can sometimes be surprising. Fortunately, Lydia Unsworth is here to share her experience navigating the somewhat tricky process of...
DigiD? What It Is, and Why You Need It
Chances are you’ve heard of DigiD, but have no idea what it is, let alone how it will make your life easier. For those of us waiting for someone to help make this digital leap easier, the wait has ended. Lori Evans has the scoop on all things DigiD –...
I Did the NT2 Exam and Here are My Tips
Maybe the poffertjes and pindakaas have got to you, or your kids can’t imagine life without a bakfiets … Whatever the reason, if you’re planning to stay in the Netherlands a while, you might be considering taking the NT2 exam. Thankfully,...
When Cultures Collide: One Mama’s Experience of the Dutch Workplace
Work culture can vary from country to country and newcomers to the Netherlands must learn to adapt. For British Mama Samantha Gale this process was comically painful. My First Day at Work I am often asked (okay, my mum asked once) how the working...
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