Divorce for fault has long since disappeared from our legal arsenal, but adultery is still considered a fault and may cost a lot of money in damages, as the Antwerp Court of Appeal has just decided! More info in Le Soir
10/10/2024
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
Faced with an overloaded justice system, family lawyers often find themselves unfairly blamed for delays. How can this challenge be overcome? In the world of justice, specifically in family law and divorce, the lawyer is the client’s first point of contact. This pivotal role is all too often wrongly associated with the inefficiency and slowness […]
17/07/2023
This procedure, which allows a man or woman to adopt their spouse’s child from a previous union or marriage, requires a thorough understanding of its terms and implications. Since the law of May 17, 2013, adoption has also been possible for same-sex married couples. Conditions to be met The child’s age: As a general rule, […]
17/07/2023
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
