Monique Beijersbergen has practised as a family lawyer since 2008. She assists clients with divorce and other family law matters in which legal choices have a major impact on everyday life, including contact arrangements, maintenance and division of assets. In these often emotionally charged matters, Monique brings calm, a clear overview and structure.

How he works

Monique believes that a solution has real value only if it remains workable in the longer term. She looks beyond legal entitlement and continually considers the personal and practical consequences of the decisions being made. She prefers discussion, which often allows tailored arrangements and continued control. Where discussion is impossible, she litigates carefully and purposefully.

Clients find Monique committed and clear. She explains complex legal issues accessibly, helps develop strategy and is candid about what is realistic. Throughout the process, she stands alongside her clients: advising, guiding and, where necessary, representing them in proceedings.

International family law and expats

Alongside her domestic family law practice, Monique specialises in international family law. She completed postgraduate specialist training in this field in 2023. She regularly assists expats facing divorce or other cross-border family law issues.

In these matters, Monique pays close attention to international aspects such as choice of law, jurisdiction and the consequences of decisions in different countries. She acts as both lawyer and mediator. This requires precision, a clear overview and an understanding of the personal circumstances of clients whose lives often span several countries.

Roles involving children and parenthood

Since 2017, Monique has been appointed by The Hague District Court as a special guardian in parentage cases. In that role, she represents the interests of minors.

She also works as a parenting coordinator. She helps parents make and adjust practical arrangements for care and parenting plans, aiming to limit conflict and help parents develop workable agreements in their children's interests.

Committed to her profession

Monique is the vFAS regional coordinator for The Hague and Leiden and regularly contributes to professional journals. She continues to develop her expertise and closely follows developments in family law.

In her practice, Monique combines legal expertise with attention to the human side of conflict. Through clear explanations, realistic expectations and an approach suited to their lives, she helps clients regain control of situations that often feel overwhelming.

Registered practice areas

Monique Beijersbergen has registered the following main practice area and subareas in the Dutch Bar Association's register of practice areas:

• Personal and family law
• Divorce, maintenance matters and contact arrangements
• Private international law
• International child abduction
• Child protection law

• Mediation

• Parenthood and legal recognition

This registration requires her to obtain continuing education credits in this practice area every calendar year in accordance with the Dutch Bar Association's standards.