Legal Framework
- Dutch Civil Code (DCC) Book 1
- Dutch Civil Procedure Code (DCPC)
- Code of Civil Procedure
Competent Authority
- Courts
- Registered partners without children can use administrative procedure
Access Requirements
For Court divorce:
- Can be requested jointly or by one spouse
For Administrative termination:
- Only available for registered partners
- If mutual consent
- If no children under parental responsibility
Procedure
- Court Divorce:
- Hearings not publicly accessible
- Children aged 12+ receive invitation to talk with judge
- Can handle all related issues
- Administrative Termination (registered partnerships only):
- Declaration signed by both partners and lawyer/notary
- Must include contract with agreements on: Maintenance; Family home; Community property; Pension rights division
- Must be registered within 3 months