Divorce

At AKD, we take both these aspects into account. We will give you our full support in all matters relating to divorce or separation. These matters vary from custody of the children and maintenance to property issues and division of the pension accrued.

Mediation instead of litigation
In many cases, the parties can save themselves a great deal of annoyance, grief and money by deciding in favour of mediation. If you choose this option, we will endeavour to arrange and record matters relating to the divorce and its consequences in consultation, under the expert guidance of a divorce mediator. Experience has shown that the results of divorce mediation are more acceptable to all parties concerned than a court decision. Our lawyers also act as mediators and are members of the Association of Family Lawyers and Divorce Mediators (vFAS).

Collaborative divorce
Collaborative divorce is a way of resolving conflicts that lies midway between mediation and litigation. In the same way as mediation, no court is involved, although the difference with mediation is that each of the partners has his or her own lawyer, who primarily represents the interests of his or her client. These four people work together as a team. Other experts such as coaches, child experts and financial experts may also form part of this team. Their aim is to regulate the consequences of the divorce in consultation with one another. Our specialists in this area are Paul Sliepenbeek and Marieke Burgers-Thomassen, both of whom are members of the Collaborative Divorce Holland Association.