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Divorce and separation

Divorce and separation

Divorce and separation

In a conflict situation, it's perfectly understandable to look out for one's own interests. But when tensions are at their highest, what the parties really need is well-considered advice. The notary helps the parties to consider not only the short-term consequences, but also the long-term implications for the whole family. After all, the separation of a couple does not have to lead to the tearing apart of a family ...

A professional at your service

Couples who have been living apart for more than six months and opt for divorce by mutual consent no longer have to appear in person in family court. The procedure takes place entirely in writing. Nevertheless, many questions arise in the course of the separation, even when it takes place by mutual agreement. Your notary can answer them and help you prepare clear, comprehensive agreements.

A neutral player

What the family court and the notary have in common is the constant search for a balanced solution, for reasonable agreements that do not favor one party alone, but are in the interests of all parties. Neutrality and independence are hallmarks of the notarial profession. Does this mean the notary has to be a spectator? No: the principle of neutrality does not prevent the notary from playing an active role in the drafting of agreements. As soon as he detects an imbalance, the notary draws the parties' attention to it. He does not decide for them, but ensures that the parties are at least warned, aware of the consequences of their choices. And this goes even further: as part of the liquidation-sharing procedure that sometimes follows a court-ordered divorce, the notary can propose a solution himself.

Solid agreements, drawn up by a specialist

The deed, which the notary signs with the parties, also offers added value: enforceability. This means that the agreements reached are enforceable, and that it is no longer necessary to go to court to enforce them. In this respect, the notary acts as a legal representative. And when it comes to family property law, the notary is the specialist par excellence. He is often familiar with the family's history. Families generally prefer to settle their problems in an office rather than a courtroom.

Lasting solutions

Please note! The notary should not be seen as a kind of judge. He helps to find a solution and sometimes gives his opinion to the judge, but he does not take his place. The solutions proposed by the notary are sustainable.

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