by Pauline Montanus | Legal, Money
As an expat living in the Netherlands it is, in most cases, possible to get a legal divorce in the Netherlands that will also be recognized in your own country. International and family law expert, Pauline Montanus, explains how to file for divorce in the Netherlands...
by Eowyn Crisfield | Education, New to Amsterdam
Struggling over schooling options? Eowyn Crisfield helps answer the question many expat parents in the Netherlands face – whether to ‘go Dutch’ or seek other options Although Amsterdam Mama families come in all shapes and sizes, one thing that many...
by Donna Bardsley | Legal, Podcast
The Hague Convention of 1980 is perhaps the most important legal issue for international families that most of us are only vaguely aware of. Simply put, it is intended to protect children from international child abduction. But for some parents, the implications of...
by Ellen Duckenfield | Quick Travel Guides, Summer, Travel
Looking to take some fun day-trips to help entertain your little one over the summer holiday but don’t want to venture too far outside the city? Ellen Duckenfield shares some of her favourite spots around Haarlem. Three years ago, while pregnant with my second...
by Donna Bardsley | Family Travel, Quick Travel Guides, Travel
For this installation of Amsterdam Mama’s Quick Guides, we’re going to Edinburgh, Scotland — a truly magical destination for families. Edinburgh is enchanting. Infused with a royal history, teeming with mystery, with a resiliency...