When to call a lawyer about work

When you’re confronted with an unpleasant situation in the workplace, as an expat it can be difficult to be sure of your rights and how to respond. So when exactly should you involve a lawyer? Here are four situations when you would be wise to...

Teaching children to embrace diversity

For many parents, talking with children about the realities of race, diversity, equity, and inclusion is a disturbing prospect. These conversations are rarely easy; it is difficult to delicately address these topics while simultaneously protecting a child’s innocence.

Winter wonderland

Winter wonderland: the festive season has arrived and this time of year brings an array of tasty Dutch delicacies to try.

What expat couples in The Netherlands only often discover too late

Legal choices that seem simple at the time can become complicated when life becomes international. Most clients do not come to a family lawyer because they made careless decisions. They come because earlier decisions, which seemed sensible at the time, have unexpected consequences once a...

Words from our Director: Home away from home

For years I have been following ‘expat’ blogs, pages, communities etc. Often, posts about ‘what does home mean to you’ come up. To date though, I have yet to read a post which reflects on the meaning of home – in an externally triggered scenario.