With a growing backlog of cases in the courts, magistrates are struggling to cope with the increasing number of cases, particularly in family law. Mediation is presented as a solution. But is it used wisely, or is it simply used to relieve the courts? Mediation is not for everyone Judges and lawyers must inform parties […]
19/07/2023
As a lawyer specializing in family law and a parenting coach, I’m often faced with a thorny question: is it possible to have a family without a couple? How can we ensure effective parenthood when the couple is no longer together? Is there a solution that allows children to benefit from the presence of both […]
28/06/2023
Birdnesting, or literally “bird nesting,” is a revolutionary post-divorce child-housing practice that is gaining popularity. 🥚 This practice emphasizes child stability, transforming the way divorced parents approach joint custody. What is Birdnesting? Birdnesting is a particular approach to child custody that reverses the traditional pattern. Instead of the children moving between the parents’ homes, with […]
12/06/2023
A deep emotional disturbance Parental divorce is never an easy experience, even as an adult in your 20s! The dissolution of the family nucleus can upset emotional balance, shatter established family structures, and lead to feelings of sadness and confusion. I will explore with you the many facets of parental divorce in adulthood and offer […]
10/05/2023
Introduction Divorce is a significant event in a couple’s life and can result from many causes. In Belgium, the divorce rate has been steadily increasing for several years. In this article, I propose to examine the main causes of divorce in Belgium. Infidelity : 31% Infidelity is one of the main causes of divorce in […]
26/04/2023
English Version The main causes of divorce in Belgium Introduction Divorce is a significant event in a couple’s life and can result from many causes. In Belgium, the divorce rate has been steadily increasing for several years. In this article, I propose to examine the main causes of divorce in Belgium. Infidelity : 31% Infidelity […]
26/04/2023
When a couple separates and there are children involved, the conflict between the parents can sometimes spill over to the children, creating a loyalty conflict. This is known as Parental Alienation Syndrome (PAS) and can harm the relationship between children and one of their parents. In this article, I will explain in detail what PAS […]
19/04/2023
Article 174 of the Insurance Contract Law provides that: “In the event that legal heirs are named as beneficiaries without indicating their names, insurance pay-outs are due to the policyholder’s successor in the absence of proof to the contrary or a contravening clause.” This provision aims to settle the controversy arising from official doctrine and […]
17/12/2016
The government has elected to fight against the phenomenon of “paper babies”, also known as legal recognition of children of convenience. On 28 October 2016 the Council of Ministers approved draft legislation aimed at combating the practice of fraudulent recognition of a child to obtain a residency permit through the law on family reunification.
28/11/2016
The law of 30/07/2013, concerning the creation of a family and children’s court, was published in the Moniteur Belge on 27/09/2013. Composition of the Family Court The family and children’s court will be a section of the court of the first instance, and this section will be divided into 3 sub-sections: the family court to […]
18/11/2015
