Broken up?

If you and your partner want to separate or have already separated, there are many things that need to be arranged. Questions that you need to answer together include: 

  • How do we ensure that the children are doing well?
  • How do we make agreements with each other and what exactly do we want to agree on?
  • How do we manage our finances?
  • Who is going to live where?
  • And so on

There are various organizations that can help you with this, such as Villa Pinedo and the Juridisch Loket . You can also contact the neighborhood team in your area.

We are happy to think along with you about who can help you further, or we can offer you the support ourselves to help you move forward. This could include, for example, group training for yourself or your children, online courses, or personal support.

And what about the children?

If you separate, this also affects your children. It is important to pay attention to this, even if you have little room for it in your mind. Villa Pinedo offers information on how to talk to your children in this situation, for example. Of course, you can also contact the neighborhood team in your area. So call, email, or stop by!

Frequently asked questions

A divorce or breakup is a profound event and can cause (a lot of) stress, even if you both agree to separate. It means you have less control over your life, struggle more with planning and organizing things, and become angry or sad more easily. It also causes stress for your children. Hopefully, you will receive support from people close to you during your divorce or breakup. Are you missing that support? Then contact the neighborhood team in your area.

Even though you are separating, you remain your children's parents. The form of your parenthood changes, for example, because you no longer live together. At the same time, it is important to support your children and work together to ensure that they are affected as little as possible by your separation. This can be done in various ways. For example, let your children know that they do not have to choose between you and try to speak positively about the other parent. Do you need help? Contact the neighborhood team in your area.

We are also happy to help you with your questions about:

The assistance of the neighborhood team is free.

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National government

About what needs to be arranged in the event of a divorce.

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