Parliament to reduce alimony time
11 years, 1 month ago

Parliament to reduce alimony time

NL Times  

A majority of parliament wants to shorten the period over which partner alimony is due. Former PVV MP, Louis Bontes wants to reduce the maximum term from twelve to five years, but most of the other fractions think his proposed legislation won't work out for stay-at-home older spouses. Just_divorced Jennifer Pahlka Wikipedia.org Just_divorced Jennifer Pahlka Wikipedia.org Chances of finding a job and providing for themselves after a long marriage are slim, according to VVD, PvdA, and D66. To increase the chance of Parliament accepting a legislation proposal that also considers the position of older spouses, the VVD, PvdA, and D66 are working on a proposal of their own to shorten the partner alimony term. If the marriage did not last longer than five years, and there are no children involved, the maximum duration of alimony equals the number of years the marriage lasted.

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Divorce in the Netherlands: When can you claim partner alimony?
5 years, 2 months ago

Divorce in the Netherlands: When can you claim partner alimony?

Dutch News  

Divorce and partner alimony are two topics that often come up at the same time. Partner alimony is determined by several factors: the need of the maintenance creditor, the amount required to meet the maintenance creditor’s needs, and the capacity of the person liable for maintenance. If both parties have agreed on the amount of the partner alimony to be …

MPs work on plans to cut partner alimony from 12 to five years
6 years, 3 months ago

MPs work on plans to cut partner alimony from 12 to five years

Dutch News  

MPs are working on their own legislation to cut the number of years divorced couples have to pay alimony from 12 to five years. A majority of MPs back a reduction because, they say, too many people – usually men – are supporting exes who are quite able to work or who have sufficient income. Kees van der Staaij, leader …

MPs work on plans to cut partner alimony from 12 to five years
6 years, 3 months ago

MPs work on plans to cut partner alimony from 12 to five years

Dutch News  

MPs are working on their own legislation to cut the number of years divorced couples have to pay alimony from 12 to five years. A majority of MPs back a reduction because, they say, too many people – usually men – are supporting exes who are quite able to work or who have sufficient income. Kees van der Staaij, leader …

Majority of MPs ready to slash alimony payments
9 years, 9 months ago

Majority of MPs ready to slash alimony payments

NL Times  

The VVD, PvdA and D66 think that the current rules on alimony are outdated and should be changed. Divorcees may soon pay alimony for a much shorter period of time, or even not at all. People who were married for 3 years or less, won't pay any alimony at all. Those who were married between 3 to 15 years, only …

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