The State Separation Notice (Scheidingsmelding) is a crucial document in Dutch family law, used when married or registered partners decide to formally separate but have not yet initiated or decided upon divorce proceedings. This document is particularly relevant in the Netherlands, where formal separation is recognized as a legal status distinct from divorce. The State Separation Notice includes essential information about both parties, their current living situation, immediate arrangements for assets and responsibilities, and any urgent matters requiring attention. It serves multiple purposes: officially documenting the separation date, establishing initial agreements between parties, and providing necessary information to relevant authorities. The document is often used as a reference point for later proceedings and can be particularly important for financial and administrative matters, such as tax authorities, pension funds, and municipal registrations. While not as comprehensive as a divorce decree, the State Separation Notice provides a formal framework for the separation period and can help prevent future disputes about when separation occurred or what was initially agreed upon.
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1. Personal Details: Full names, dates of birth, BSN numbers, current address, and contact information of both parties
2. Marriage Details: Date and place of marriage, prenuptial agreement details if applicable
3. Separation Declaration: Formal statement of intention to separate, including the date of separation
4. Current Living Situation: Details of current living arrangements and registered addresses of both parties
5. Primary Residence: Agreement regarding who will remain in the family home or how housing will be arranged
6. Financial Overview: General statement about the division of joint assets and debts
7. Immediate Arrangements: Urgent practical matters that need immediate attention during the separation process
8. Communication Agreement: How parties will communicate regarding important decisions and shared responsibilities
9. Municipality Registration: Confirmation of intent to register separate addresses with the municipality
1. Children Arrangements: Used when the couple has children - includes care arrangements, residence, and contact schedules
2. Pet Arrangements: Used when there are shared pets - details custody and care arrangements
3. Joint Business Interests: Required when parties share business interests or joint commercial activities
4. Pension Rights: Needed when there are significant pension rights to be divided
5. Temporary Financial Arrangements: Used when immediate financial support arrangements are needed
6. Healthcare Insurance: Required when parties need to arrange separate healthcare insurance
7. International Aspects: Included when one or both parties have international connections or assets
8. Mediation Agreement: Added when parties agree to use mediation for ongoing issues
1. Schedule A - Asset List: Detailed inventory of all joint assets and their agreed division
2. Schedule B - Debt Overview: List of all joint debts and liabilities and their allocation
3. Schedule C - Financial Accounts: Details of all joint bank accounts, investments, and their planned division
4. Schedule D - Personal Property: List of personal belongings and their agreed distribution
5. Appendix 1 - Supporting Documents: Copies of relevant documents such as marriage certificate, property deeds
6. Appendix 2 - Children's Information: If applicable, children's details including school information and special arrangements
7. Appendix 3 - Property Valuation: If applicable, professional valuations of shared property
8. Appendix 4 - Business Valuations: If applicable, valuations of shared business interests
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