Termination of Registered Partnership in Den Haag
In Den Haag, you can terminate a registered partnership through simple procedures at the Municipality of Den Haag or the District Court of Den Haag. This process resembles a divorce but is often simpler without children or disputes. This article for residents of Den Haag covers the steps, local options, and your rights.
Legal Basis
The rules are laid down in Book 1 of the Civil Code (CC), articles 1:80-1:88 CC. Termination is possible under article 1:84 CC, including:
- Death of a partner;
- Marriage of a partner;
- Judicial dissolution (art. 1:85 CC);
- Since 2018: mutual declaration before the civil registry officer (art. 1:84(2) CC).
The fast-track option via the Municipality of Den Haag applies if both parties agree and there are no minors involved. Otherwise, proceed to the District Court of Den Haag. For more on partnerships, see our in-depth article.
Termination Routes in Den Haag
Two main routes for partners in Den Haag:
Mutual Termination at the Municipality of Den Haag
Since the Act Simplifying Divorce Law (2018), ideal for mutual agreements. Requirements:
- Full agreement;
- No minor children together;
- No disputes over assets.
Local steps:
- Draft a joint request with agreements on housing, possessions, and pensions.
- Submit to the civil registry officer at the Municipality of Den Haag (place of registration).
- Review within 2 weeks, followed by an appointment for the declaration.
- Entry in the registers: terminated immediately.
Costs: around €80 (court fee 2024), no lawyer required.
Via the District Court of Den Haag
In cases with children or disputes: file a request at the District Court of Den Haag (art. 1:85 CC). Similar to divorce:
- Lawyer prepares the request (mandatory).
- Court reviews and schedules a hearing.
- Agreement: ruling within months; dispute: additional hearings.
Costs: €326 court fee (2024) + lawyer (€1,000-€5,000).
Division of Assets and Housing
Arrange the division of assets and housing (art. 1:87 CC). Default is community of property, unless limited. In practice for Den Haag:
- Housing: Sale or mortgage transfer to one partner.
- Pensions: Division via the fund, as in divorce.
- Debts: Equal split, or otherwise by settlement agreement.
Draw up a settlement agreement. In disputes, the court decides.
Impact on Children
With minors, the District Court of Den Haag approves the care and maintenance arrangements (art. 1:251, 1:404 CC). Parents remain equally responsible, e.g., co-parenting with visitation in Den Haag.
Comparison with Divorce
| Aspect | Partnership (Den Haag) | Marriage (divorce) |
|---|---|---|
| Without children | Municipality of Den Haag (quick, affordable) | Court required |
| Lawyer | Not required at municipality | Mandatory |
| Court fee 2024 | €80 | €326 |
| With children | District Court of Den Haag | Court |
| Assets | Community property standard | Limited since 2018 |
Divorce details: our article.
Den Haag Examples
- Example 1: Anna and Bob from Den Haag (no kids) draw up a settlement agreement, go to the Municipality of Den Haag, and are single after 3 weeks. Costs: €100.
- Example 2: Karel and Lisa from Schilderswijk have a 5-year-old child and argue over money. Lawyer to District Court of Den Haag: €250/month maintenance.
- Example 3: Upon death: automatic termination, estate via inheritance law.
Rights and Obligations
Rights: Partner maintenance (3 years, art. 1:157 CC), pension claims, benefits.
Obligations: Share information, implement settlement agreement, child support.
After termination: no inheritance rights, but agreements remain binding.
Tips for Den Haag
- Try mediation for agreement (€100-€200/hour).
- Notarial settlement agreement for security.
- Check mortgage, benefits, and allowances with DUO or Tax Authorities.
- Free advice at Juridisch Loket Den Haag or specialized lawyers.
- Document everything: copies, valuations, Den Haag property values.
Veelgestelde vragen
Wat is mijn retourrecht?
Bij online aankopen heb je 14 dagen retourrecht zonder opgaaf van reden, tenzij de wettelijke uitzonderingen gelden.
Hoe lang geldt de wettelijke garantie?
Goederen moeten minimaal 2 jaar meewerken. Defecten die binnen 6 maanden ontstaan worden verondersteld al aanwezig te zijn.
Kan ik rente eisen over schulden?
Ja, je kunt wettelijke rente eisen (momenteel ongeveer 8% per jaar) over het openstaande bedrag.
Wat kan ik doen tegen oneerlijke handelspraktijken?
Je kunt klacht indienen bij de consumentenbond, de overheid of naar de rechter gaan.
Wat is een kredietovereenkomst?
Een kredietovereenkomst regelt hoe je geld leent, wat de rente is, en hoe je dit terugbetaalt.