Neighbour disputes in Belgium: nuisance, trees and servitudes
Neighbour disputes in Belgium: noise, overhanging branches, overlooking or a blocked right of way. Learn the Civil Code rules and the practical steps.
Hidden defects after buying a house in Belgium: what can you claim from the seller?
Hidden defects in a house you bought in Belgium? Learn when the seller is liable, what an exemption clause is worth and why you must act quickly.
Geschillen over het ouderlijk gezag: wanneer ouders het fundamenteel oneens zijn
Onenigheid over schoolkeuze, medische beslissingen of een verhuis met de kinderen? Zo beslecht de familierechtbank gezagsgeschillen. Advocaat legt uit.
Spousal maintenance after divorce in Belgium: conditions, amount and duration
Spousal maintenance after divorce in Belgium: who is entitled, the one-third income cap, how long it lasts and what to do if it is not paid.
Urgent and interim measures before the family court in Belgium
Urgent measures before the family court in Belgium: who can apply, what the judge decides on the home, children and maintenance, and how fast it goes.
Child Custody in Belgium: How Does the Family Court Decide on Residence?
Child custody in Belgium: shared or primary residence? How the family court decides, the child’s right to be heard and how to build a strong case.
Child Maintenance in Belgium: Calculation, Extraordinary Expenses and Review
How is child maintenance in Belgium calculated? Extraordinary expenses, indexation, review and what to do if payments stop, explained by a Brussels lawyer.
Divorce by mutual consent in Belgium: the fastest and calmest route
Divorce by mutual consent in Belgium: what the agreements must contain, how the family court procedure works, when a notary is needed and what can change.
Pre-trial detention in Belgium: from arrest to the council chamber
Pre-trial detention in Belgium: your rights in the first 48 hours, the arrest warrant, the council chamber within five days, appeals and alternatives.
Clearing your criminal record in Belgium: erasure and rehabilitation
How to clear your criminal record in Belgium: which convictions are erased after three years since 1 September 2026 and how to apply for rehabilitation.