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Family law

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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.

Marriage, registered partnership and cohabitation agreements
Same-sex marriage
Divorce and ending a relationship
Divorce and children

Maintenance and pension following divorce
Birth of a child
Parental responsibility and guardianship
Adoption

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Marriage, registered partnership and cohabitation agreements
Same-sex marriage
Divorce and ending a relationship
Divorce and children
Maintenance and pension following divorce
Birth of a child
Parental responsibility and guardianship
Adoption

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