When to call a lawyer about housing

Your home is your castle, especially as an expat. When things go wrong, you need help you can trust–but which situations justify involving a lawyer? Raymond de Mooij of GMW lawyers shares his top tips for when to call a lawyer about your property. When...

New energy driven mortgage rules in 2024

The end of the year is nearby which means time for family, friends, festivities and making new plans for 2024. If buying a house is one of your plans make sure you know what it takes. The rules for mortgages change every year so it's...

Different routes to divorce in the Netherlands

Under Dutch law, a divorce petition must always be filed with the court by a lawyer. This requirement applies irrespective of whether the divorce is pursued through a joint petition, mediation or a unilateral request. As a result, legal representation is mandatory in every Dutch...

The language of love at IWSTH

In my Kindergarten class at the International Waldorf School The Hague, there are 17 children of 19 different nationalities. Some children have two or three nationalities, speak multiple languages, and have several countries they call home. Read more about this article about the language of...

From Paris to The Hague: A Journey of Integration and Belonging

“I can’t think of anything that excites a greater sense of childlike wonder than to be in a country where you are ignorant of almost everything. Suddenly you are five years old again. You can’t read anything, you have only the most rudimentary sense of...