DUTCH MATRIMONIAL PROPERTY LAW (IN INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVE)

Size: px
Start display at page:

Download "DUTCH MATRIMONIAL PROPERTY LAW (IN INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVE)"

Transcription

1 DUTCH MATRIMONIAL PROPERTY LAW (IN INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVE)

2 Dutch Matrimonial Law Introduction, types of partnerships: Marriage 1:30 BW Registered partnership 1:80a BW Cohabitation contract (Fiscal partnership)

3 Dutch Matrimonial Law Co-habitation contract No statutory basis (Notarial) deed Household costs, property, pension Fiscal advantages (tax-dispensations, fiscal partnership) Inheritance law : protection of partner against reserved rights.

4 Dutch Matrimonial Law Fiscal partnership 1.2 WetIB2001 Merging/division fiscal income and advantages of partners. - Interest on mortgage, BOX III income Qualifications: Marriage/GP/Notarial cohabitation contract Partners have ownership of house (main residence) Partners have a child

5 Dutch Matrimonial Law Main differences between marriage and registered partnership Divorce law: 1:80c.-1c BW ( flitsscheiding ) Parentage: acknowledgment children Foreign recognition limited Foreign partnerships: WetConflictenrecht GP 2011

6 Dutch Matrimonial Law Same sex marriage Since Comparable consequences as a registered partnership: - Acknowledgement children - Limited foreign recognition

7 Dutch Matrimonial Law Significant consequences of marriage and registered partnership universal community property regime 1:93 BW Divorce/separation: maintenance obligations Inheritance law Statutory division 4:13 BW

8 Dutch Matrimonial Law Legal regime: Universal community of property Mutual assets 1:94 BW, excluding : - Claused gifts/inheritances - Attached assets (nl: verknocht ) e.g. indemnity, insurance payments, pension

9 Dutch Matrimonial Law Legal regime: Universal community of property Authority of matrimonial assets - Gifts/inheritance - Acquired assets before of during marriage Liabilities: private or community debts

10 Dutch Matrimonial Law Marriage contract Only 25% of spouses are married with marriage contract Division of assets Annual or final settlement Important consequences annual settlement (1:141 BW)

11 Dutch Matrimonial Law Inheritance law spouse/partner Legal heir Statutory division Protection against reserved rights Protection with reserved rights

12 Dutch Matrimonial Law New Dutch Matrimonial Law Minor changes: not a new system of regimes Reimbursement rights 1:87 BW Dissolution community 1:99 1b BW Modifications contract

13 Codification Treaties: Book 10 of Dutch Civil Code, IPR Minor changes with limited impact coming EU-Regulations

14 Dutch IPR: 3 important timeframes Marriage entered before Marriage entered between and Marriage entered after

15 Marriage entered before Effects of Marriage Convention 1905: In general: 1. Before 1965: Law of the state of nationality of the man applies : - If 1905 applies: Law of the state of nationality of the man; if not: - Rules Chelouche van Leer

16 Marriage entered between and Applicable law determined by rules of the Case of Supreme Court: Chelouche-Van Leer: In general: 1. Designation of applicable law 2. Law of common nationality applies 3. Law of first marital domicile 4. Closest ties

17 Marriage entered after Applicable law determined by rules Convention on the Law Applicable to Matrimonial Property Regimes of In general, article 4 Hague Convention: 1. Designation of applicable law

18 Marriage entered after If no law has been designated and the have not a common nationality: - The law of the state of the first common residence applies If no law has been designated and the spouses have not a common residence: - The law of the state of the common nationality applies

19 Marriage entered after If no law has been designated and the have not a common nationality nor a common residence: - The law of the state the spouses are mostly connected: law of the closest ties applies

20 Marriage entered after In other circumstances (AND common nationality AND common residence, the following questions: A. Is the state of the common nationality a nationality state or a residence-state? B. Has the state of common nationality acceded to the Hague Convention (NL, Luxembourg, France)? C. Is the state of the common residence a nationality state or a residence-state? D. What period did the spouses had their common residence?

21 Marriage entered after Common Nationality - Common residence - Same nationality of a member State (nationality-state) - Common residence in a nationality-state Law of state common nationality applies

22 Marriage entered after Common Nationality - Common residence - Same nationality of a member State (nationality-state) - Common residence in a residence-state - Less than 5 years before marriage domiciled in state of common residence Law of state common nationality applies

23 Marriage entered after Common Nationality - Common residence - Same nationality of a member State (nationality-state) - Common residence in a residence-state - Longer than 5 years before marriage domiciled in state of common residence Law of state common residence applies

24 Marriage entered after Common Nationality - Common residence - Same nationality of a non-member State (nationality-state) - Common residence in a nationality-state Law of state common nationality applies

25 Marriage entered after Common Nationality - Common residence - Same nationality of a non-member State (nationality-state) - Common residence in a residence-state Law of state common residence applies

26 Marriage entered after Common Nationality - Common residence - Same nationality of a residence-state Law of state common residence applies

27 Marriage entered after Article 7 Hague Convention: automatic change of applicable regime, if spouses have not designated an applicable law or not have made a marriage contract - remigration - naturalization - more than 10 years residence in same state New applicable law only regards marital properties gained after change of applicable law

28 Mr. A.C.J. Huenges Wajer Mr. T. de Klein Huenges Wajer en Joosten Maastricht Netherlands p.o. box PA Maastricht

The parties therefore agree as follows:

The parties therefore agree as follows: Page 1 of 8 SEPARATION AGREEMENT (Without Minor Children of the Marriage) This is an important legal document, and you may want to get the advice of an attorney. Read this agreement carefully and completely

More information

This is a publication of the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs. FAQ Same-sex marriage 2010

This is a publication of the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs. FAQ Same-sex marriage 2010 This is a publication of the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs FAQ Same-sex marriage 2010 1 1. Same-sex marriage 2. Alternative types of partnership 3. Conversion 4. Recognition abroad 5. Non-Dutch

More information

Polish PIL Int l Family and Inheritance Law. Dr.. Mateusz Pilich Chair in Int l Private and Trade Law, University of Warsaw

Polish PIL Int l Family and Inheritance Law. Dr.. Mateusz Pilich Chair in Int l Private and Trade Law, University of Warsaw Polish PIL Int l Family and Inheritance Law Dr.. Mateusz Pilich Chair in Int l Private and Trade Law, University of Warsaw Law applicable to dissolution of marriage and the legal separation Marriage dissolution

More information

Compensation and divorce

Compensation and divorce Compensation and divorce Pension Protection Fund Protecting People s Futures This booklet is for guidance only. It is not a definitive statement of law or entitlement. Information in the booklet is based

More information

The parties do not own any Real Estate. The parties agree to the following terms relating to all Real Estate owned.

The parties do not own any Real Estate. The parties agree to the following terms relating to all Real Estate owned. District Court County, Colorado Court Address: In re the Marriage of: Petitioner: and Co-Petitioner/Respondent: Attorney or Party Without Attorney (Name and Address): Case Number: COURT USE ONLY Phone

More information

LAW OF 16 JULY 2004 HOLDING THE CODE OF PRIVATE INTERNATIONAL LAW

LAW OF 16 JULY 2004 HOLDING THE CODE OF PRIVATE INTERNATIONAL LAW LAW OF 16 JULY 2004 HOLDING THE CODE OF PRIVATE INTERNATIONAL LAW [English translation by: Caroline Clijmans (LLM, NYU), Assistant, Department of Private International Law, University of Ghent, Belgium

More information

Different marital regimes and their impact on retirement funds

Different marital regimes and their impact on retirement funds No. 5 of 2015 March 2015 Different marital regimes and their impact on retirement funds Summary This document looks at the different types of marital regimes and their impact on pension benefits as it

More information

The Kreager Law Firm 7373 Broadway, Suite 500 San Antonio, Texas 78209 (210) 829-7722. Estate Planning Information

The Kreager Law Firm 7373 Broadway, Suite 500 San Antonio, Texas 78209 (210) 829-7722. Estate Planning Information Estate Planning Information Please complete this questionnaire and bring it with you for your initial consultation with us. Of course, this information will be kept in strictest confidence. A. Husband

More information

SEPARATION AND PROPERTY SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT. is, hereinafter Wife and., residing at, hereinafter Husband.

SEPARATION AND PROPERTY SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT. is, hereinafter Wife and., residing at, hereinafter Husband. 1 SEPARATION AND PROPERTY SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT THIS agreement is entered into between, whose address is, hereinafter Wife and, residing at, hereinafter Husband. Husband and Wife are sometimes referred

More information

DOMA- Introduction to the Federal Tax Issues of Legally Married Same Sex Couples after the Windsor Supreme Court Case Decision

DOMA- Introduction to the Federal Tax Issues of Legally Married Same Sex Couples after the Windsor Supreme Court Case Decision DOMA- Introduction to the Federal Tax Issues of Legally Married Same Sex Couples after the Windsor Supreme Court Case Decision Speakers Paul La Monaca, MST, CPA, Director of Education, National Society

More information

Switzerland's Federal Code on Private International Law (CPIL) 1

Switzerland's Federal Code on Private International Law (CPIL) 1 Switzerland's Federal Code on Private International Law (CPIL) of December 8, 987 UM BRICHT www.umbricht.com TABLE OF CONTENTS Article Page Chapter : Provisions in Common Section : Scope Section : Jurisdiction

More information

CLIENT INFORMATION SHEET

CLIENT INFORMATION SHEET CLIENT INFORMATION SHEET Client Name & Contact Number: In order that we may review your financial status competently and provide you with all the possible options available to you depending upon your income,

More information

One hundred percent accuracy is not required; however, significant missing information will, of course, have an impact on any opinion provided.

One hundred percent accuracy is not required; however, significant missing information will, of course, have an impact on any opinion provided. Re: General Information Questionnaire Attached is general information questionnaire. The concept of this document is for you to supply sufficient information to allow us to assess the nature of the issues

More information

CLIENT INTERVIEW FORM - FAMILY LAW CLIENT IDENTIFICATION

CLIENT INTERVIEW FORM - FAMILY LAW CLIENT IDENTIFICATION CLIENT INTERVIEW FORM - FAMILY LAW Date: Lawyer: Referred By: Legal Assistant: CLIENT IDENTIFICATION Full Name: Home Address: Mailing Address: Home Phone: Work: Fax: Mobile: Email: Date of Birth: Surname

More information

A brief guide to the pension provisions of the Family Law Acts

A brief guide to the pension provisions of the Family Law Acts A brief guide to the pension provisions of the Family Law Acts www.pensionsauthority.ie The Pensions Authority Verschoyle House 28/30 Lower Mount Street Dublin 2 Tel: (01) 613 1900 Locall: 1890 65 65 65

More information

INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF MATRIMONIAL LAWYERS EUROPEAN CHAPTER

INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF MATRIMONIAL LAWYERS EUROPEAN CHAPTER INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF MATRIMONIAL LAWYERS EUROPEAN CHAPTER RESPONSE ON BEHALF OF ENGLISH FELLOWS ON THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION GREEN PAPER ON CONFLICT OF LAWS IN MATTERS CONCERNING MATRIMONIAL PROPERTY

More information

YOUR ESTATE PLANNING RECORD

YOUR ESTATE PLANNING RECORD YOUR ESTATE PLANNING RECORD Metropolitan Community Church Putting Your House in Order One of the most valuable gifts you can leave to your heirs is a well-organized estate and accurate records of your

More information

Estate settlement. One of your relatives has just died

Estate settlement. One of your relatives has just died Estate settlement One of your relatives has just died Who inherits? In what proportion? At what cost? You notary is at your service to help you and assist you in any formalities required to settle the

More information

Sweden. International Estate Planning Guide. Individual Tax and Private Client Committee. Contact: Torgny Lebenberg

Sweden. International Estate Planning Guide. Individual Tax and Private Client Committee. Contact: Torgny Lebenberg Sweden International Estate Planning Guide Individual Tax and Private Client Committee Contact: Torgny Lebenberg LEBENBERG ADVOKATBYRÅ AB Stockholm, Sweden torgny.lebenberg@lebenberg.se Updated 9/2012

More information

MICHIGAN STATUTORY WILL NOTICE. 1. Any person age 18 or older and of sound mind may sign a Will.

MICHIGAN STATUTORY WILL NOTICE. 1. Any person age 18 or older and of sound mind may sign a Will. MICHIGAN STATUTORY WILL NOTICE 1. Any person age 18 or older and of sound mind may sign a Will. 2. There are several kinds of Wills. If you choose to complete this form, you will have a Michigan Statutory

More information

Divorce worksheets. important issues to consider as you start the divorce process. Financial affidavit and property settlement

Divorce worksheets. important issues to consider as you start the divorce process. Financial affidavit and property settlement MFS Heritage Planni Divorce worksheets With so many emotions involved in the dissolution of a marriage, you ll probably want to make the financial aspects of your divorce proceed as smoothly as possible.

More information

Switzerland's Federal Code on Private International Law (CPIL) 1

Switzerland's Federal Code on Private International Law (CPIL) 1 Switzerland's Federal Code on Private International Law (CPIL) of December 8, 987 www.umbricht.com TABLE OF CONTENTS Article Page Chapter : Provisions in Common Section : Scope Section : Jurisdiction -

More information

Tax Information for Married Persons Filing Separate Returns and Persons Divorced in 2015

Tax Information for Married Persons Filing Separate Returns and Persons Divorced in 2015 State of Wisconsin Department of Revenue Tax Information for Married Persons Filing Separate Returns and Persons Divorced in 2015 Publication 109 (12/15) Printed on Recycled Paper Table of Contents Page

More information

Louisiana Laws on Community Property and Covenant Marriage

Louisiana Laws on Community Property and Covenant Marriage Louisiana Department of Justice Office of the Attorney General Louisiana Laws on Community Property and Covenant Marriage James D. Buddy Caldwell Attorney General 2 Louisiana Department of Justice Louisiana

More information

COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES GREEN PAPER. on applicable law and jurisdiction in divorce matters. (presented by the Commission)

COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES GREEN PAPER. on applicable law and jurisdiction in divorce matters. (presented by the Commission) COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES Brussels, 14.3.2005 COM(2005) 82 final GREEN PAPER on applicable law and jurisdiction in divorce matters (presented by the Commission) {SEC(2005) 331} EN EN GREEN

More information

5c. Did the Wife have a Child with Another Man while Married to the Husband?

5c. Did the Wife have a Child with Another Man while Married to the Husband? NOTICE: THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS SENSITIVE DATA. Cause Number: IN THE MATTER OF THE MARRIAGE OF Petitioner: Print first, middle and last name of the spouse filing for divorce. And Respondent: Print first,

More information

PERSONAL ESTATE PLANNING WORKSHEET PERSONAL AND FAMILY INFORMATION. Name. Address. City State Zip. Phone. Email

PERSONAL ESTATE PLANNING WORKSHEET PERSONAL AND FAMILY INFORMATION. Name. Address. City State Zip. Phone. Email PERSONAL ESTATE PLANNING WORKSHEET Name Address City State Zip Phone Email PERSONAL AND FAMILY INFORMATION Date of Birth Social Security Number Marital Status: q Single q Married q Domestic Partners /

More information

ESTATE PLANNING WORKSHEET

ESTATE PLANNING WORKSHEET ESTATE PLANNING WORKSHEET Please complete the following worksheet and mail it to my office prior to our initial meeting, or e-mail it, or bring it with you. At the end of the worksheet is a list of documents

More information

Legal Recognition of Same-Sex Relationships

Legal Recognition of Same-Sex Relationships Name of Country and Jurisdiction: rkansas, United States. What forms of legally recognized relationships are available? 2. What are the requirements to be able to enter into the above relationships? 3.

More information

Planning Ahead. Commonly Asked Questions about Estate Planning. 3rd Edition

Planning Ahead. Commonly Asked Questions about Estate Planning. 3rd Edition Planning Ahead Commonly Asked Questions about Estate Planning 3rd Edition I N D E X Chapter 1: Commonly Asked Questions 2 Chapter 2: Estate Planning 5 Chapter 3: Estate Administration 9 Chapter 4: Definitions

More information

HOW TO RESPOND WHEN SERVED: Surviving the Divorce Process in New York State

HOW TO RESPOND WHEN SERVED: Surviving the Divorce Process in New York State This material is provided to answer general questions about the law in New York State. The information and forms were created to assist readers with general issues and not specific situations, and, as

More information

THE PURCHASE OF PROPERTIES IN FRANCE

THE PURCHASE OF PROPERTIES IN FRANCE Royal Bank of Canada Trust Company (Bahamas) Limited 13 th December 2002 THE PURCHASE OF PROPERTIES IN FRANCE Maryse Naudin Avocat au Barreau de Paris Branch Secretary STEP France TIRARD NAUDIN Société

More information

Divorce Settlement Checklist

Divorce Settlement Checklist PAGE 1 Divorce Settlement Checklist Every relationship is unique. However, when you structure a divorce, dissolve a domestic partnership or mediate any matrimonial dispute, there are broad categories of

More information

ESTATE PLANNING QUESTIONNAIRE

ESTATE PLANNING QUESTIONNAIRE ESTATE PLANNING QUESTIONNAIRE Date Referred By: Your Name (full name): U.S. Citizen: Yes No Citizenship: Address: Date of Birth: / / Telephone No.: ( ) Cellular No.: ( ) Other No.: ( ) Fax No.: ( ) Email:

More information

Property Settlements in the Family Court and the Federal Magistrates Court

Property Settlements in the Family Court and the Federal Magistrates Court Property Settlements in the Family Court and the Federal Magistrates Court This information is based on the law as at. It is written for the use and benefit of women who contact the Women s Legal Centre

More information

Access to Information X X X X X. Acquisition X X X X X X X X. Acquisition or sale of business X X X X X X X. Administrative Law X X X X

Access to Information X X X X X. Acquisition X X X X X X X X. Acquisition or sale of business X X X X X X X. Administrative Law X X X X Access rights to children Access to Information Acquisition Acquisition or sale of business Administrative Law Adoption Agreements Appeals in Immigration matters Application for Canadian Citizenship Application

More information

KENYA GAZETTE SUPPLEMENT

KENYA GAZETTE SUPPLEMENT SPECIAL ISSUE Kenya Gazette Supplement No. 183 (Acts No. 49) REPUBLIC OF KENYA KENYA GAZETTE SUPPLEMENT ACTS, 2013 NAIROBI, 31st December, 2013 CONTENT Act PAGE The Matrimonial Property Act, 2013 1413

More information

Final Decree of Divorce

Final Decree of Divorce Print court information exactly as it appears on your Petition for Divorce Cause Number: IN THE MATTER OF THE MARRIAGE OF Petitioner: Print first, middle and last name of the spouse filing for divorce.

More information

CONVENTION ON CERTAIN QUESTIONS RELATING TO THE CONFLICT OF NATIONALITY LAWS THE HAGUE - 12 APRIL 1930

CONVENTION ON CERTAIN QUESTIONS RELATING TO THE CONFLICT OF NATIONALITY LAWS THE HAGUE - 12 APRIL 1930 CONVENTION ON CERTAIN QUESTIONS RELATING TO THE CONFLICT OF NATIONALITY LAWS THE HAGUE - 12 APRIL 1930 CONSIDERING that it is of importance to settle by international agreement questions relating to the

More information

The Law Applicable to Certain Effects of a Marriage After its Dissolution

The Law Applicable to Certain Effects of a Marriage After its Dissolution JUSTITIA ET PACE INSTITUT DE DROIT INTERNATIONAL Session of Helsinki - 1985 The Law Applicable to Certain Effects of a Marriage After its Dissolution (Sixteenth Commission, Rapporteur : Mr François Rigaux)

More information

Important Plan Document Amendments Please Review with Your Legal Advisor and Retain with your Plan Records

Important Plan Document Amendments Please Review with Your Legal Advisor and Retain with your Plan Records Subject: Important Plan Document Amendments Please Review with Your Legal Advisor and Retain with your Plan Records Dear Retirement Plan Sponsor: Enclosed please find two amendments provided by Thompson

More information

ESTATE PLANNING INFORMATION

ESTATE PLANNING INFORMATION ESTATE PLANNING INFORMATION I PERSONAL AND FAMILY DATA A. Husband Husband's Name: (First) (Middle) (Last) Social Security Number Home Phone Employer Business Address Business Phone Place of Birth: U.S.

More information

European Commission Green Paper on Conflict of Laws Concerning matrimonial property regimes

European Commission Green Paper on Conflict of Laws Concerning matrimonial property regimes European Commission Green Paper on Conflict of Laws Concerning matrimonial property regimes The Law Society of Scotland s Response November 2006 The Law Society of Scotland 2006 1 INTRODUCTION The Family

More information

THE BASICS Getting a Divorce in New York State

THE BASICS Getting a Divorce in New York State THE BASICS Getting a Divorce in New York State Either the wife or the husband can ask a Court for a divorce. In this booklet, we say that the wife is the person who will go to Court to request a divorce

More information

LONG-TERM CARE PLANNING QUESTIONNAIRE

LONG-TERM CARE PLANNING QUESTIONNAIRE LONG-TERM CARE PLANNING QUESTIONNAIRE Please complete this form to the best of your ability and bring it with you to our initial meeting. Your cooperation in this regard will make your appointment more

More information

NATIONAL REPORT: HUNGARY Prof. Emilia Weiss and Dr. Orsolya Szeibert-Erdős Civil Law Department, University of Eötvös Loránd August 2008

NATIONAL REPORT: HUNGARY Prof. Emilia Weiss and Dr. Orsolya Szeibert-Erdős Civil Law Department, University of Eötvös Loránd August 2008 NATIONAL REPORT: HUNGARY Prof. Emilia Weiss and Dr. Orsolya Szeibert-Erdős Civil Law Department, University of Eötvös Loránd August 2008 A. General Questions 1-7 p. B. General rights and duties of Questions

More information

Please note that this document is for discussion purposes only and does not constitute or replace a Will. Surname: Given name: Any other names used:

Please note that this document is for discussion purposes only and does not constitute or replace a Will. Surname: Given name: Any other names used: Before meeting with your lawyer or notary to create your Will, use this Will Planning Guide. The information in this guide will assist your discussion with your lawyer/notary. Please note that this document

More information

Marriage Act. (234/1929; amendments up to 1226/2001 included)

Marriage Act. (234/1929; amendments up to 1226/2001 included) NB: Unofficial translation Ministry of Justice, Finland Marriage Act (234/1929; amendments up to 1226/2001 included) Part I CONCLUSION AND DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE (411/1987) Chapter 1 General provisions

More information

REPORT OF THE JOINT MBA/BBA ALIMONY TASK FORCE ALIMONY OR SPOUSAL SUPPORT GUIDELINES WHERE THERE ARE NO DEPENDENT CHILDREN

REPORT OF THE JOINT MBA/BBA ALIMONY TASK FORCE ALIMONY OR SPOUSAL SUPPORT GUIDELINES WHERE THERE ARE NO DEPENDENT CHILDREN REPORT OF THE JOINT MBA/BBA ALIMONY TASK FORCE ALIMONY OR SPOUSAL SUPPORT GUIDELINES WHERE THERE ARE NO DEPENDENT CHILDREN I. Mission Statement The Alimony Task Force s purpose shall be to stimulate judicial,

More information

SEPARATION AGREEMENT (MARRIAGE)

SEPARATION AGREEMENT (MARRIAGE) District Court County, Colorado Court Address: In re the Marriage of: Petitioner: and Co-Petitioner/Respondent: Attorney or Party Without Attorney (Name and Address): Case Number: COURT USE ONLY Phone

More information

ESTATE PLANNING CHECKLIST. Your Name(s): Client 1: DOB: SSN: Employment: Telephone Numbers: Home: Office: Fax: Cell:

ESTATE PLANNING CHECKLIST. Your Name(s): Client 1: DOB: SSN: Employment: Telephone Numbers: Home: Office: Fax: Cell: ESTATE PLANNING CHECKLIST Meeting Date: Referred By: Your Name(s): Client 1: DOB: SSN: Employment: Client 2: DOB: SSN: Employment: Address: (including County of residence) Telephone Numbers: Home: Office:

More information

Life Cover - Protection for Your Family

Life Cover - Protection for Your Family The LGPS provides valuable life cover and financial protection for your family. In this section we look at how these benefits work if you pay into the LGPS on or after 1 April 2014. Where pension terms

More information

"The technical problems, and possible solutions, in drafting international marriage contracts and pre-nuptial agreements"

The technical problems, and possible solutions, in drafting international marriage contracts and pre-nuptial agreements "The technical problems, and possible solutions, in drafting international marriage contracts and pre-nuptial agreements" 1. Is it possible to devise a pre-nuptial agreement which will prove effective

More information

German Inheritance Tax

German Inheritance Tax German Tax Law German nheritance Tax This article provides a brief introduction to the German inheritance tax. Jerome Synold, Attorney-At-Law Jan-Hendrik Frank, German Attorney-At-Law German nheritance

More information

Life Assurance issues for Cohabiting Couples

Life Assurance issues for Cohabiting Couples Life Assurance issues for Cohabiting Couples Issues on Separation / Divorce Caitriona Gaffney Irish Life Introduction The trend for couples to co-habit rather than marry has become increasingly more common

More information

Estate Planning Questionnaire

Estate Planning Questionnaire Estate Planning Questionnaire John M. Tassillo Jr., Esq. Partner 973.451.8434 jtassillo@riker.com GENERAL INFORMATION Marital Status: Married Unmarried Unmarried, with long-term partner (domestic partner)

More information

Life cover - protection for your family

Life cover - protection for your family AVON PENSION FUND Life cover - protection for your family Guidance notes for active members May 2015 Life cover protection for your family The LGPS provides valuable life cover and financial protection

More information

Slater & Gordon Family Law Solicitors

Slater & Gordon Family Law Solicitors Slater & Gordon Family Law Solicitors Contents About Us 3 Divorce, Separation & Civil Partnership Dissolution 4 Children Matters 4 Finances 5 Cohabitation Issues 6 International Divorce 6 Domestic Abuse

More information

TEXAS MARITAL PROPERTY LAW

TEXAS MARITAL PROPERTY LAW TEXAS MARITAL PROPERTY LAW Marital property law in Texas is based upon the community property system. Although some Texans regard the community property system as an unfathomable mystery, actually its

More information

November 2014 Edition

November 2014 Edition Administration of Estates November 2014 Edition Firm details: Logo THE AFTERMATH OF A DEATH Making a Will helps to plan what is to happen in the aftermath of a death, but nothing can adequately prepare

More information

To simplify matters for my loved ones in the event I become incapacitated or die, I am preparing an inventory of my assets and important documents.

To simplify matters for my loved ones in the event I become incapacitated or die, I am preparing an inventory of my assets and important documents. Personal Record of My Assets and Important Documents Personal Inventory of My Assets and Important Documents To simplify matters for my loved ones in the event I become incapacitated or die, I am preparing

More information

PROTECTING YOUR FAMILY

PROTECTING YOUR FAMILY Amicus Law Really Useful Guide To PROTECTING YOUR FAMILY Divorce, Separation and Settlements amicus law The best separation and divorce specialists in the South West Friendly yet tenacious; We are on your

More information

CITY PENSION FUND FOR FIREFIGHTERS AND POLICE OFFICERS IN THE CITY OF TAMPA

CITY PENSION FUND FOR FIREFIGHTERS AND POLICE OFFICERS IN THE CITY OF TAMPA CITY PENSION FUND FOR FIREFIGHTERS AND POLICE OFFICERS IN THE CITY OF TAMPA Mark Bogush Chairman Richard Griner Vice Chairman 3001 North Boulevard Tampa, FL 33603-5516 (813) 274-8550 phone (888) 335-8550

More information

Draft Matrimonial Property Regulations A Preliminary Appraisal. Patrick Wautelet

Draft Matrimonial Property Regulations A Preliminary Appraisal. Patrick Wautelet Draft Matrimonial Property A Preliminary Appraisal Patrick Wautelet Outline 1 st question : do we need a new Regulation(s) on matrimonial property? 2 nd question : what to make of the draft proposal? 1

More information

A Guide to Wills following Divorce or Separation

A Guide to Wills following Divorce or Separation following Divorce or Separation Understand why it may be necessary to review or create a new Will. Understand the importance of protecting your estate. Understand the other considerations necessary when

More information

COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE WITH MINOR CHILDREN

COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE WITH MINOR CHILDREN SUPERIOR COURT OF DEKALB COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA vs. Plaintiff, Defendant.,, Civil Action Case Number COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE WITH MINOR CHILDREN My name is and I am representing myself in this divorce action.

More information

Considerations at the Intersection of Bankruptcy & Divorce. Jessie Lundberg Lundberg Law Office PLLC

Considerations at the Intersection of Bankruptcy & Divorce. Jessie Lundberg Lundberg Law Office PLLC Considerations at the Intersection of Bankruptcy & Divorce Jessie Lundberg Lundberg Law Office PLLC Overview: O O O O O O O O O Bankruptcy basics When bankruptcy should/could come first When divorce should/could

More information

IN DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY, NORTH DAKOTA., } Plaintiff, } } vs. } SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT }, } Civil No. Defendant. }

IN DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY, NORTH DAKOTA., } Plaintiff, } } vs. } SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT }, } Civil No. Defendant. } IN DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY, NORTH DAKOTA, } Plaintiff, } } vs. } SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT }, } Civil No. Defendant. } Plaintiff and defendant have reached an agreement resolving all of the issues in this divorce

More information

59 th UIA CONGRESS Valencia / Spain October 28 November 1, 2015 FAMILY LAW COMMISSION

59 th UIA CONGRESS Valencia / Spain October 28 November 1, 2015 FAMILY LAW COMMISSION 59 th UIA CONGRESS Valencia / Spain October 28 November 1, 2015 FAMILY LAW COMMISSION Thursday, 29 October, 2015 FAMILY LAW AND RELIGION Simon Bruce, Caroline Holley and Flora Harragin Farrer & Co LLP

More information

Legal Matters - amendment of the Family Law Act, 2013

Legal Matters - amendment of the Family Law Act, 2013 2014-09-26 OBJECTS AND REASONS This Bill would repeal and replace the Family Law (Amendment) Act, 2013, Act 2013-9 and amend the Family Law Act, Cap. 214, on the recommendation of the Family Law Council,

More information

Content. Marriages and partnerships in Europe Legal provisions and ceremony The case of Belgium

Content. Marriages and partnerships in Europe Legal provisions and ceremony The case of Belgium 13. International Seminar for Registrars Europäische Akademie Otzenhausen Marriages and partnerships in Europe Legal provisions and ceremony The case of Belgium Steve Heylen head of service Registrar s

More information

Personal inventory of assets and important documents

Personal inventory of assets and important documents savings and Guaranteed Investment Funds Protecting your estate Personal inventory of assets and important documents To simplify matters for members of a family, in the event one of them becomes incapacitated

More information

ESTATE PLANNING QUESTIONNAIRE

ESTATE PLANNING QUESTIONNAIRE ESTATE PLANNING QUESTIONNAIRE MALOUF NAKOS SWINSON & JACKSON, P.C. Merit Tower 12222 Merit Drive, Suite 1000 Dallas, Texas 75251 Tel: (214) 273-0600 Fax: (214) 273-0601 General Personal Information FAMILY

More information

91[/2012] Act as of 25 January 2012 on Private International Law. Part One General Provisions. 1 Subject Matter

91[/2012] Act as of 25 January 2012 on Private International Law. Part One General Provisions. 1 Subject Matter 91[/2012] Act as of 25 January 2012 on Private International Law The Parliament has passed this Act of the Czech Republic: Part One General Provisions 1 Subject Matter This Act stipulates, in relations

More information

Europeanisation of Family Law

Europeanisation of Family Law Europeanisation of Family Law I. The increasing importance of comparative law * II. Family law and culture * III. Unification of family law in Europe. A status questionis * IV. Harmonisation and the search

More information

Beneficiary Designation

Beneficiary Designation Beneficiary Designation Defined Benefit Plan For active or deferred members of the Alaska Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) and Teachers Retirement System (TRS) Defined Benefit Plan Welcome to

More information

Family Law Fact Sheet

Family Law Fact Sheet Family Law Fact Sheet DIVORCE, SEPARATION & DISSOLUTION OF CIVIL PARTNERSHIPS Do I have an automatic right to obtain a Divorce? No. The only way to obtain a divorce is to prove that the marriage is irretrievably

More information

Family Law. Information on the rules

Family Law. Information on the rules Family Law FAMILY LAW FAMILY LAW FAMILY LAW FAMILY LAW FAMILY LAW FAMILY LAW FAMILY LAW FAMILY LAW FAMILY LAW FAMILY LAW FAMILY LAW FAMILY LAW FAMILY LAW FAMILY LAW FAMILY LAW FAMILY LAW FAMILY LAW FAMILY

More information

CONVEYANCING MARITAL STATUS IN SOUTH AFRICA. The following legislation regulates the marital status of persons in South Africa:

CONVEYANCING MARITAL STATUS IN SOUTH AFRICA. The following legislation regulates the marital status of persons in South Africa: 1st Floor, 2 Albury Park, Albury Road, Dunkeld West, 2196. Docex 11 Hyde Park. t 011 560 7100 f 011 759 7960 CONVEYANCING MARITAL STATUS IN SOUTH AFRICA The following legislation regulates the marital

More information

Document list Residence permit for a single mother or father with a child aged 18 or over in Norway, cf. the Immigration Act section 46

Document list Residence permit for a single mother or father with a child aged 18 or over in Norway, cf. the Immigration Act section 46 Document list Residence permit for a single mother or father with a child aged 18 or over in Norway, cf. the Immigration Act section 46 Name: Date of birth: Citizenship: Underneath is a list of the documents

More information

administration of estates an introduction

administration of estates an introduction administration of estates an introduction An introduction to Administration of Estates Introduction Dealing with the administration of an estate can be a difficult time both from an emotional and a practical

More information

HANDLING YOUR OWN DIVORCE CASE MATERIALS FOR PARTICIPANTS IN THE PRO SE DIVORCE WORKSHOP

HANDLING YOUR OWN DIVORCE CASE MATERIALS FOR PARTICIPANTS IN THE PRO SE DIVORCE WORKSHOP HANDLING YOUR OWN DIVORCE CASE MATERIALS FOR PARTICIPANTS IN THE PRO SE DIVORCE WORKSHOP Do I have to have a lawyer? HANDLING YOUR OWN DIVORCE CASE Under West Virginia law, you are not required to have

More information

Divorce FAQs --Frequently Asked Questions about Divorce in the Foreign Service

Divorce FAQs --Frequently Asked Questions about Divorce in the Foreign Service Divorce FAQs --Frequently Asked Questions about Divorce in the Foreign Service 1). Q: Where can an employee or spouse find information about divorce in the Foreign Service? A: The Family Liaison Office

More information

divorce and separation

divorce and separation divorce and separation Comprehensive support with the settlement of your affairs Things hadn t been right between us for years, really. There wasn t anyone else, but the love was gone. Fortunately, we

More information

Published by: Reprinted: March 2014 ISBN 978-1-55471-425-4

Published by: Reprinted: March 2014 ISBN 978-1-55471-425-4 Rights and Responsibilities Public Legal Education and Information Service of New Brunswick (PLEIS-NB) is a non-profit organization. Its goal is to provide New Brunswickers with information about the law.

More information

Levels of legal consequences of marriage, cohabitation and registered partnership for different-sex and same-sex partners:

Levels of legal consequences of marriage, cohabitation and registered partnership for different-sex and same-sex partners: C O M P A R A T I V E O V E R V I E W Levels of legal consequences of marriage, cohabitation and registered partnership for different-sex and same-sex partners: Comparative overview by Kees Waaldijk 1

More information

Affairs. Foreign. by Peter M. Walzer

Affairs. Foreign. by Peter M. Walzer by Peter M. Walzer Foreign Affairs While California courts have never ruled directly on the enforceability of foreign prenuptial agreements, the threshold for enforcement is likely to be high When Louis

More information

By the nature of the subject, this paper is mainly based on the Puerto Rico Civil Code of 1930 as

By the nature of the subject, this paper is mainly based on the Puerto Rico Civil Code of 1930 as PO BOX 6327 MAYAGÜEZ, PR 00681-6327 TEL. / FAX (787) 834-5814 Author: Alejandro M. Guzmán Zengotita, Esq. Mater: What are the widow's rights to inherit in Puerto Rico? By the nature of the subject, this

More information

PERSONAL INVENTORY OF ASSETS. For an easier transfer of your wealth

PERSONAL INVENTORY OF ASSETS. For an easier transfer of your wealth PERSONAL INVENTORY OF ASSETS For an easier transfer of your wealth PERSONAL INVENTORY OF ASSETS Are you planning your estate? Would you like to give your loved ones everything they need to manage your

More information

Estate Planning. Incapacity Planning. New Incapacity Legislation

Estate Planning. Incapacity Planning. New Incapacity Legislation Estate Planning Includes: Incapacity Planning End of Life Planning Can also include family law planning (Cohabitation and Marriage Agreements);and Business Planning (Shareholder Agreements) ESTATE PLANNING

More information

LAW OFFICES OF BRADLEY J. FRIGON, LLC PROBATE INTAKE FORM PERSONAL INFORMATION

LAW OFFICES OF BRADLEY J. FRIGON, LLC PROBATE INTAKE FORM PERSONAL INFORMATION Member National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys Member Special Needs Trust Alliance ** Certified Elder Law Attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation www.specialneedsalliance.com LAW OFFICES OF BRADLEY

More information

v. No. MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT

v. No. MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF BERNALILLO SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT, Petitioner, v. No., Respondent. MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT (Husband=s name) and (Wife=s name) are married. We agree to this entire agreement.

More information

Please complete and sign this Application, along with any required supplemental forms identified through this application process.

Please complete and sign this Application, along with any required supplemental forms identified through this application process. Retail Brokerage Account Application About this Application This is a. Please read it carefully, as you will select products and services, tell us how you want to communicate with us, and agree to certain

More information

Information note Death & Disability Insurance Contract Allianz 909.478

Information note Death & Disability Insurance Contract Allianz 909.478 Afiliatys Information note Death & Disability Insurance Contract Allianz 909.478 The statutory cover foreseen by your employer guarantees a capital in case of death or disability but is limited to the

More information

WHY YOU NEED A WILL - QUEBEC

WHY YOU NEED A WILL - QUEBEC WHY YOU NEED A WILL - QUEBEC REFERENCE GUIDE Where there s a Will, there s a way. Better still, when there s a Will, it s your way. Having a Will drafted and executed is the best way to ensure that your

More information

The Conflict of Laws in India

The Conflict of Laws in India The Conflict of Laws in India Inter- Territorial and Inter-Personal Conflict GOVINDARAJ OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS Contents Foreword by Justice Krishna Iyer xvii Preface xix 1. Introduction 1 APPROPRIATENESS

More information

SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH MINOR CHILDREN

SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH MINOR CHILDREN IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF GWINNETT COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA vs. Plaintiff, Defendant.,, Civil Action Case Number SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH MINOR CHILDREN This is an agreement between (referred to here as

More information

Estate Planning In Saskatchewan

Estate Planning In Saskatchewan Estate Planning In Saskatchewan (Last Revised April, 2005, by Allan Haubrich) The following is general information only, regarding some of the issues relating to estate planning in Saskatchewan. You should

More information