Termination of Registered Partnership in Westland

Termination of Registered Partnership in Westland

In Westland, you can terminate a registered partnership through a simple legal procedure, similar to divorce but often easier. Partners from Westland arrange this jointly with the civil registry officer of the Municipality of Westland or via the Westland District Court. Important: no minor children and agreement on the settlement. This article discusses the steps, rights, and obligations specifically for residents of Westland.

Legal Basis for Termination

The rules for registered partnerships are set out in Book 1 of the Civil Code (CC), articles 1:80 to 1:88 CC. Termination is based on article 1:84 CC with grounds such as:

• Death of a partner;
• Marriage of a partner;
• Dissolution by the Westland District Court (art. 1:85 CC);
• Since 2018: joint declaration before the civil registry officer (art. 1:84(2) CC).

The quick route via the Municipality of Westland applies if there are no children and agreement on finances. Otherwise, via the Westland District Court, similar to divorces. More info on partnerships? See our in-depth article.

Options for Termination in Westland

Two main routes for terminating a registered partnership in Westland:

Mutual Termination at the Municipality of Westland

Since the Act Simplifying Divorce Law (2018), an affordable option. Conditions for Westlanders:

• Full agreement between partners;
• No joint minors;
• No disputes over asset division.

Steps:

1. Jointly prepare a petition with agreements on home, belongings, and pensions.
2. Submit to the civil registry officer of the Municipality of Westland (where the partnership was registered).
3. Review within about 2 weeks, followed by an appointment where both sign.
4. Registration in the records: terminated immediately.

Costs: approx. €80 (court fee 2024), no lawyer required.

Termination via Westland District Court

In cases of children, disputes, or objections: file a petition with the Westland District Court (art. 1:85 CC). Similar to divorce:

1. Lawyer (mandatory) prepares the petition.
2. Court reviews and schedules a hearing.
3. Agreement: ruling within months. Dispute: additional hearings.

Costs: €326 court fee (2024) + lawyer (€1,000–€5,000).

Asset Division and Finances

Handle the division of management and occupancy (art. 1:87 CC). By default, community of property applies. Relevant for Westland:

• Home: Sale or mortgage transfer to one partner.
• Pension: Division by the fund, as in divorce.
• Debts: Equal split, or as agreed.

Draft a settlement agreement. In case of dispute: Westland District Court decides.

Impact on Children

With minors, the Westland District Court approves the care arrangement and child support (art. 1:251 and 1:404 CC). Parents remain equally liable, e.g., co-parenting with fixed contact.

Comparison with Divorce

Divorce details? Check our article.

Westland Examples

• Example 1: Two partners from 's-Gravenzande, childless, settle via Municipality of Westland: free after 3 weeks, €100 costs.
• Example 2: Parents from Naaldwijk with 5-year-old child, dispute over money. Lawyer to Westland District Court: €250/month support after hearing.
• Example 3: Upon death: automatic termination, estate via inheritance law.

Rights and Obligations

Rights: Partner maintenance (3 years, art. 1:157 CC), pensions, and benefits.

Obligations: Transparency, compliance with settlement, child support.

After termination: no inheritance rights, but agreements remain binding.

Tips for Westland

• Consider mediation (€100–€200/hour) to reach agreement.
• Notarial settlement agreement for security.
• Check mortgage and benefits with Municipality of Westland.
• Free advice at Het Juridisch Loket Westland.
• Keep proof: receipts, valuations.

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.