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Dismissal Compensations in the Amsterdam Collective Agreement: Combination with Transition Payment

How collective agreements in Amsterdam provide extra compensations alongside the transition payment: local examples from metal, construction and care, and tips to maximize your rights.

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Duty to Mitigate Damage in Personal Injury Compensation in Amsterdam

Duty to mitigate damage (6:96 BW) requires victims in Amsterdam to minimize damage. Failure to comply leads to reduction in compensation, such as skipping rehabilitation in local clinics.

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Fair Compensation upon Dismissal in Amsterdam: When Extra Besides Transition?

Extra fair compensation for culpable dismissal in Amsterdam: conditions, calculation and how to claim it alongside the transition payment at local district courts.

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International Stepparent Adoption: Recognition in Amsterdam

International stepparent adoption in Amsterdam requires exequatur and compliance with the Hague Convention. Additional steps at the Amsterdam District Court for valid recognition.

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Calculation of Maintenance Contribution for 18-21 Year Olds in Amsterdam: Capacity to Pay and Need

Discover how the maintenance contribution for 18-21 year olds in Amsterdam is calculated via capacity to pay and need. Tremanorms, high Amsterdam living costs and practical examples from the Amsterdam District Court clarify the reasonable contribution pursuant to Article 1:395a DCC.

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Parental Authority and Family Law after International Adoption in Amsterdam

International adoption in Amsterdam grants full parental authority and inheritance rights as a biological child. Regulates name choice via the municipality, residence rights with BRP registration, and divorce cases via the Amsterdam District Court with standard family law procedures.

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Authority Change without Adoption: Alternative for Stepparents in Amsterdam

Authority change in Amsterdam offers stepparents joint authority without adoption. Faster via the Amsterdam District Court, simpler and preserves biological ties – ideal for blended families in the capital.

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Role of Central Authorities in International Adoption Procedures in Amsterdam

Central Authorities such as CA-IKA assess consents, check matchings and certify documents for adoptions in Amsterdam. They coordinate internationally and sanction violations, with the local Raad voor de Kinderbescherming Amsterdam as a key link for child welfare.

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Non-Convention Adoptions in Amsterdam: Adoption from Countries Outside the Hague Convention

In Amsterdam, non-convention adoptions require local court verification via the Rechtbank Amsterdam, without automatic recognition. The procedure involves an application to the Amsterdam family court judge, strict document checks and screening for abuse, with increased administrative burdens and local support.

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End of Maintenance Obligation at 21 Years in Amsterdam: Exceptions and Local Transitional Provisions

What happens at 21 years with the maintenance obligation in Amsterdam? Discover automatic lapse, exceptions such as study delay at the UvA and transition to partner maintenance at the Rechtbank Amsterdam.

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Revocation of International Adoption: Procedure in Amsterdam

Revocation of international adoption in Amsterdam requires the Hague Adoption Convention and strict scrutiny by the Amsterdam District Court on the child's best interests. Coordination via the local Central Authority with proof of fraud or violations.

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Cross-Border Recognition of Adoption Decisions in the EU: Application in Amsterdam

EU regulations ensure automatic recognition of adoption decisions in Amsterdam between EU Member States. In case of problems, exequatur via the Amsterdam District Court; safeguards mobility, children's rights, and local integration.

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