The alcohol interlock in Belgium: procedure, costs and alternatives to driving ban
The alcohol interlock is a technical system built into your vehicle that requires you to blow into the mouthpiece before you can start the engine. Only if your breath analysis gives a negative result will the engine start. In Belgium, the police judge can impose the alcohol interlock as an alternative to a complete driving ban. In this [...]
Drafting a rental agreement in Belgium: mandatory particulars and pitfalls
Drafting a rental agreement in Belgium? Mandatory particulars, annexes, banned clauses and registration in Brussels and Flanders, explained by a lawyer.
Legal expenses insurance in Belgium: what does it cover and how does it work?
What does legal expenses insurance cover in Belgium? Costs and disputes covered, free choice of lawyer, waiting periods and what to do after a refusal.
Divorce in Belgium: procedure, costs and steps
Divorce in Belgium explained: mutual consent or irretrievable breakdown, waiting periods, interim measures, maintenance and costs, by a Brussels lawyer.
Lawyer traffic law Brussels: driving ban, fines and police court
Have you been sentenced to a driving ban, received a fine for drunk driving, or been summoned to the police court in Brussels or the surrounding area? Novex Advocaten is your specialised traffic law lawyer in Brussels. We defend you with technical knowledge of Belgian traffic regulations and strong pleading experience before the Brussels police court and courts [...].
Driving without a number plate in Belgium: fines, penalties and defence
In Belgium, driving without a valid number plate is a violation of the Vehicle Registration Act (WIV). The consequences can be serious: in addition to a substantial fine, you risk the immediate immobilization of your vehicle. In this article, Novex Advocaten clarifies exactly what “driving without a number plate” entails, what penalties apply and [...]
Neighbour dispute in Belgium: neighbour nuisance and easement legally viewed
Conflicten tussen buren behoren tot de meest voorkomende burgerrechtelijke geschillen in België. Of het nu gaat om overhangende bomen, lawaai, hinder door verbouwingen of betwiste toegangswegen: burenhinder en erfdienstbaarheden zijn complexe juridische materies waarbij een advocaat een cruciale rol kan spelen. Wat is burenhinder? Burenhinder is de juridische figuur waarbij een eigenaar of bewoner overlast […]
Alimony calculation after divorce in Belgium: here's how it works
Na een echtscheiding of feitelijke scheiding heeft de ene ouder vaak recht op een onderhoudsbijdrage voor de kinderen. In dit artikel leggen wij uit hoe de alimentatie berekening in België verloopt, welke factoren een rol spelen en hoe u uw rechten kunt laten gelden voor de rechtbank. Wat is een onderhoudsbijdrage? Een onderhoudsbijdrage is een […]
Summary proceedings in Belgium: when and how do they work?
Summary proceedings in Belgium: when are they possible, which court has jurisdiction and how does the summons work? Conditions, costs and risks explained.
Driving under the influence of drugs: consequences and punishment in Belgium
Driving under the influence of drugs is a serious traffic and criminal offence in Belgium. The consequences are more severe than many drivers realize: immediate revocation of the driving licence, high fines, a criminal record and even imprisonment are possible. Mr. Mohamed Asfour, a traffic and criminal lawyer in Brussels, clearly explains the risks and your rights. Which [...]