Family law
We bring calm to complex situations
Family law affects you personally. When emotions run high and interests become entangled, it can be difficult to see what is sensible and what choices you have. Many people who approach us recognise the feeling: I know I need to do something, but I can no longer see the way forward; it is all too much.
At HarveyBloom Advocaten, we help you regain control. We bring structure, explain the options and work with you to determine a realistic and achievable goal for your circumstances.
Our specialists
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Highly experienced family lawyer and mediator, and deputy appeal court judge.
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Highly experienced family lawyer and mediator. Parenting coordinator, special guardian and deputy appeal court judge.
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Highly experienced lawyer and mediator in family law, corporate law and contract law.
Specialist guidance with a personal approach
Family law involves more than legal rules. It concerns relationships, children, finances, pensions and decisions about the future that have far-reaching consequences. We therefore combine our specialist knowledge of family law with a practical and personal approach.
Many cases are complex in both substance and emotion, for example where personal and business assets are intertwined. Knowledge, a clear overview and effective management are essential in these situations: precisely our strengths.
We take the time to understand what is happening, explain your position and options clearly, and help you make choices that are legally sound as well as practical and sustainable in the longer term.
How we can help
We advise and litigate on matters including:
- divorce
- the end of cohabitation
- parental responsibility, contact arrangements and parenting plans
- relocation with children
- spousal and child maintenance
- division of assets
- settlement of prenuptial agreements and financial adjustment clauses
- settlement of cohabitation agreements
- international family law matters
- adult guardianship, protective administration and personal welfare guardianship
Who we work for
Our clients share a desire to be involved in the decisions being made and a need for a lawyer who understands the legal landscape and provides direction.
They take responsibility for their choices and seek practical, sustainable solutions that work now and in the longer term. They want to work with someone who understands the legal landscape, provides direction, stays calm and, wherever possible, brings peace of mind.
Our clients include:
Individuals
People facing divorce, the end of cohabitation, maintenance issues or questions about parental responsibility and contact. They seek clarity about their legal position, want to understand the consequences of different choices and need structure and an overview during what is often an unsettled and emotionally demanding period.
Entrepreneurs
For entrepreneurs, family law rarely concerns private matters alone: personal and business affairs often overlap. Consider a loan from a private limited company, a director's current account or the debts of a sole trader. Assets are often tied to the business, and decisions can have direct consequences for it. We advise on matters including prenuptial agreements, financial adjustment clauses, cohabitation agreements, business valuations and the division of business and personal assets. Understanding the legal, financial and commercial aspects is indispensable in these situations.
Expats and internationally oriented clients
We assist clients with an international background or international family and financial arrangements. These cases raise questions about court jurisdiction, applicable law and the cross-border consequences of divorce. Relocation, different nationalities and international assets also often make these matters complex and call for a careful approach.
Moving forward together first
Our approach is always to explore whether a solution can be reached through discussion. We always start by investigating whether discussion is possible. Clear agreements, transparent communication and realistic expectations often bring calm and avoid unnecessary costs.
We litigate only when discussion is unsuccessful or inappropriate. We then act promptly, decisively and efficiently. Our aim is to achieve the goal we have agreed together, rather than to escalate matters. We make no false promises and focus on what is achievable. We know our profession.
Clarity, structure and control
Our clients appreciate always knowing where they stand. We are transparent and open about costs, explain why particular choices are made and continually discuss the next step. This enables you to participate in decisions and remain closely involved in the process. After all, it concerns you, your future and your children.
Typically HarveyBloom
- informal, direct contact
- a high level of specialist expertise
- transparency about costs and strategy
- teamwork: specialists when needed
Our aim is for you to be able to move forward afterwards, with clear agreements, a court decision or a negotiated solution that lasts. We focus on solutions, speak plainly and remain involved until matters are resolved. You will know that we supported you when it mattered.
That is why we do this work.
Make an appointment today
Are you facing a family law issue or would you like to discuss your situation? Please contact us. We will be happy to consider an approach that suits you, your family and your future.