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Dutch family law distinguishes between different modes of cohabitation. The rules for ending them are also different. Dutch family law also regulates responsibility for children, as well as adoption and changing one's given name(s) or surname.
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Surname change charges raised to cover the costs
In 2011, the charges for changing one’s surname will be raised to EUR 835 to cover the costs. The Council of Ministers has agreed ...
Civil action against forced marriage
The Cabinet wants to improve marriage freedom by further reducing forced marriages and restricting the recognition of marriages ...
Complex subject of surrogate motherhood requires further orientation
State Secretary of Security and Justice Teeven will organise an expert meeting on the subject of surrogate motherhood at the end ...
Increasing Number of Child Abduction Cases Settled Amicably
In an increasing number of child return requests in cases of international child abduction to the Netherlands, the issue is being ...
Minister Hirsch Balling pays a brief visit to Morocco
Next Monday, Minister of Justice Hirsch Ballin will pay a brief visit to his Moroccan counterpart, Minister of Justice Naciri.
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