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Cohabitation Agreement in Utrecht: Arrangements for Cohabiting Partners

A cohabitation agreement in Utrecht helps cohabiting partners make arrangements regarding finances, housing, and a possible breakup. Read more about the benefits and how to arrange it.

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Registered Partnership in Utrecht: Everything You Need to Know

A registered partnership in Utrecht is legally almost identical to a marriage. Discover the conditions, differences, and how to register or terminate it with the municipality of Utrecht.

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Community of Property in Utrecht: What You Need to Know

Discover what community of property means in Utrecht. Since 2018, the limited community is the standard, under which only assets built up during the marriage are joint. Read more about the rules and legal assistance in Utrecht.

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Wedding Venues and Costs in Utrecht

Discover the options and costs for wedding venues in Utrecht, from free marriages to ceremonies at unique locations. Read more about the options and conditions.

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Child Protection Board in Utrecht

The Child Protection Board in Utrecht investigates whether children are growing up safely and advises judges on protective measures and custody matters.

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Civil Preliminaries in Utrecht - Notice of Intended Marriage

Do you want to get married in Utrecht? Then first do the civil preliminaries, the official notice of your intended marriage. Read here everything about the required documents, deadlines and procedures with the Municipality of Utrecht.

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Declaration of Nullity of Marriage in Utrecht: Procedure and Grounds

In Utrecht, a marriage can be declared null if it was entered into under certain circumstances, such as duress or bigamy. Read more about the procedure and consequences.

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Marriage and Tax Benefits in Utrecht

Getting married in Utrecht has tax implications. As fiscal partners, you can divide income and deductions for tax benefits. Read more about the benefits and rules.

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Division of Assets in Divorce in Utrecht

In divorce in Utrecht, the joint assets are divided based on the marital property regime. Community of property often means a fifty-fifty division, while marital conditions may stipulate other rules. Consult the District Court of Midden-Nederland or the Juridisch Loket Utrecht for assistance.

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Parentage in Utrecht: Legal Rules and Procedures

Parentage determines the legal bond between child and parents in Utrecht, with consequences for custody, maintenance and inheritance law. Read more about recognition and procedures.

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Applying for Divorce in Utrecht

Applying for a divorce in Utrecht is done through the court with a lawyer. This can be joint or unilateral and takes 3 to 12 months. Read more about the conditions and costs.

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Unilateral Divorce Petition in Utrecht

Do you want to divorce, but your partner is not cooperating? In Utrecht, you can file a unilateral petition for divorce. Read here about the procedure, costs, and important locations such as the Central Netherlands District Court.

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