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SERVICES | For Belgium, Romania, and International Matters:
International Private Law
Recognition of Foreign Civil Status Certificates
Recognition of foreign civil status certificates, such as marriage, divorce, or birth certificates.
When a foreign national moves their residence to Belgium, their civil status is recorded in the national register.
Problems often arise in the recognition of foreign divorce, marriage, or birth certificates.
Our firm can advise and assist you if any of these certificates are not recognized by a Belgian authority. Appeal procedures may be initiated at the Court of First Instance or the Court of Appeal.
When a foreign national moves their residence to Belgium, their civil status is recorded in the national register.
Problems often arise in the recognition of foreign divorce, marriage, or birth certificates.
Our firm can advise and assist you if any of these certificates are not recognized by a Belgian authority. Appeal procedures may be initiated at the Court of First Instance or the Court of Appeal.
Application for Marriage or Legal Cohabitation
When a couple wishes to marry or declare legal cohabitation, the civil registrar examines the genuine motivation. Is the aim to confirm or establish a lasting relationship, or to obtain a residence permit?
Our firm can advise and assist you in the application procedure.
If an application is refused in Belgium, we can also provide support in an appeal before the Court of First Instance or the Court of Appeal.
Our firm can advise and assist you in the application procedure.
If an application is refused in Belgium, we can also provide support in an appeal before the Court of First Instance or the Court of Appeal.
Nationality and Citizenship Law
The Belgian Nationality Code (BNC) contains the legal requirements for acquiring Belgian nationality.
There are multiple ways to obtain Belgian nationality. We guide you in finding the right approach and advise on conditions and potential issues with the application, such as a non-clean criminal record or inconsistencies in official documents.
Our firm provides assistance with nationality applications in Belgium.
There are multiple ways to obtain Belgian nationality. We guide you in finding the right approach and advise on conditions and potential issues with the application, such as a non-clean criminal record or inconsistencies in official documents.
Our firm provides assistance with nationality applications in Belgium.
Family Reunification
We provide support in procedures for family reunification with a Belgian citizen, an EU citizen, or a third-country national with temporary or permanent residence in Belgium.
Requirements vary depending on the situation. We advise on income requirements, housing conditions, and proof of family relationships.
We also assist with the renewal of residence permits (electronic cards E, E+).
Requirements vary depending on the situation. We advise on income requirements, housing conditions, and proof of family relationships.
We also assist with the renewal of residence permits (electronic cards E, E+).
Private and Family Law
Divorce and Alimony
Termination of Legal Cohabitation
Belgian law recognizes legal cohabitation as an alternative to marriage. It sets out rights and obligations regarding the family home, expenses, property, and debts. Termination occurs through written notification to the civil registrar.
Divorce in Belgium
Belgian courts have jurisdiction if at least one spouse resides in Belgium.
Divorce by mutual consent
No reasons or evidence required; both parties must agree and appear in court.
Divorce due to irreparable breakdown
Evidence required, e.g., written or photographic proof of violence, abuse, or adultery; factual separation of at least 6 months (if both parties agree) or more than 1 year (if only one party requests).
Our firm provides support in divorce proceedings.
Belgian law recognizes legal cohabitation as an alternative to marriage. It sets out rights and obligations regarding the family home, expenses, property, and debts. Termination occurs through written notification to the civil registrar.
Divorce in Belgium
Belgian courts have jurisdiction if at least one spouse resides in Belgium.
Divorce by mutual consent
No reasons or evidence required; both parties must agree and appear in court.
Divorce due to irreparable breakdown
Evidence required, e.g., written or photographic proof of violence, abuse, or adultery; factual separation of at least 6 months (if both parties agree) or more than 1 year (if only one party requests).
Our firm provides support in divorce proceedings.
Parental Authority and Child Custody
Upon separation, decisions must be made regarding:
1. Parental authority (usually joint unless exceptions apply),
2. Residence and domicile of the children,
3. Allocation of child benefits,
4. School choice.
We assist clients in these matters.
1. Parental authority (usually joint unless exceptions apply),
2. Residence and domicile of the children,
3. Allocation of child benefits,
4. School choice.
We assist clients in these matters.
Adoption
We guide both intercountry and foreign adoptions (with or without application of the Hague Convention).
Inheritance Law
Inheritance in Belgium follows strict legal rules or testamentary dispositions.
Protected heirs (children, parents, spouse) always have a reserved share. If debts exceed assets, heirs may renounce the inheritance.
Our firm provides assistance in inheritance law procedures.
Protected heirs (children, parents, spouse) always have a reserved share. If debts exceed assets, heirs may renounce the inheritance.
Our firm provides assistance in inheritance law procedures.
Contracts, Tenancy, and Insurance Law
Belgian contract law is based on the Civil Code and sector-specific legislation. Contracts contain essential provisions regarding obligations, payment, duration, liability, etc.
There are four types of lease agreements:
1. Short-term (max. 3 years),
2. 9-year (standard),
3. Long-term (more than 9 years),
4. Lifelong.
Insurance law defines insurance contracts as agreements based on uncertainty, concluded with recognized insurance companies. Reinsurance is also regulated.
Our firm provides assistance in these areas.
There are four types of lease agreements:
1. Short-term (max. 3 years),
2. 9-year (standard),
3. Long-term (more than 9 years),
4. Lifelong.
Insurance law defines insurance contracts as agreements based on uncertainty, concluded with recognized insurance companies. Reinsurance is also regulated.
Our firm provides assistance in these areas.
Employment and Labor Law
Employment and Labor Law
Employment Contract
A reciprocal agreement whereby the employee performs work in exchange for remuneration under the employer’s authority.
Essential rules:
1. Fixed-term contracts or special types (students, replacement, part-time, temporary, etc.) must be in writing.
2. Certain clauses (choice of law, non-compete) must be in writing.
3. Dismissal and notice must comply with formalities; notice periods vary by position and must be communicated in writing.
Our firm provides support in labor disputes.
A reciprocal agreement whereby the employee performs work in exchange for remuneration under the employer’s authority.
Essential rules:
1. Fixed-term contracts or special types (students, replacement, part-time, temporary, etc.) must be in writing.
2. Certain clauses (choice of law, non-compete) must be in writing.
3. Dismissal and notice must comply with formalities; notice periods vary by position and must be communicated in writing.
Our firm provides support in labor disputes.
Criminal and Traffic Law
Criminal Law
Criminal law requires expert defense. Legal assistance is crucial as a suspect, prosecuting party, or victim to protect your rights. This also applies to house searches, wiretaps, or deprivation of liberty.
Victims can claim compensation; if a family insurance policy with legal assistance is held, costs may be partially covered.
Victims can claim compensation; if a family insurance policy with legal assistance is held, costs may be partially covered.
Traffic Law
We provide assistance in criminal defense (speeding, hit-and-run, alcohol, accidental assault and battery, etc.) and in traffic accidents (liability, compensation, disputes).