Divorce mediation in Amersfoort

Going through a divorce is hard enough. Doing it in a foreign country, in a legal system that is not your own and in a language you may not fully command, adds another layer of stress. Many international couples in the Amersfoort, Utrecht and Amsterdam region carry that extra weight.

As an English-speaking, MfN-registered mediator I work regularly with international couples. We discuss the Dutch divorce framework in plain English: which law applies, what needs to be arranged, what is and what is not required by Dutch law, and how international elements (cross-border assets, dual nationality children, a possible return to a home country) are handled.

Mediation puts you and your partner at the same table, with one neutral guide. Together you decide on the parenting plan, the home, pensions, partner and child maintenance and the division of property. The result is a settlement that fits your international situation, and that the Dutch court can formally confirm.

Confidential. What is shared in the sessions is private. There is no public record. When your professional or social network can be small and close-knit, this matters.

Less expensive than two lawyers. One neutral mediator guides both partners through the entire process, which is generally significantly more affordable than each hiring a separate attorney.

Less stressful and faster. Mediation is respectful, structured and transparent. The pace is set by you, not by a court calendar. For international families this means a clearer end date and less time in limbo.

You stay in control. You decide together on the arrangements. Nothing is final until both of you agree. This is especially important when one or both of you may eventually relocate or when assets sit in more than one country.

Step 1. Free intake call. We start with a free, no-obligation intake call. You can ask questions, share your situation, including any international elements, and get a feel for whether mediation is right for you. If it feels like a good fit, we plan the first session.

Step 2. Mediation sessions. In a series of sessions we discuss every relevant topic: the parenting plan (mandatory if you have children under 18), the home, pensions, partner and child maintenance, the division of property and debts, and any cross-border questions. I explain the Dutch legal framework in plain English so both of you can make well-informed choices.

Step 3. Written settlement. Once you have reached agreement, I draft a written divorce settlement and, where applicable, a parenting plan. We review both documents together carefully before signing. Documents can be provided in English where helpful.

Step 4. Court filing and registration. I work together with a Dutch divorce lawyer who files the joint petition with the Dutch court. After the court confirms the agreements, the divorce is registered in the civil registry. From your side it remains one process with one English-speaking point of contact.