Ellen Vas

Areas of law and specialisms: Inheritance law (disinheritance, statutory share, estate distribution, usufruct), family law (divorce, dissolution of registered partnerships, termination of cohabitation, change of first name, maintenance, (international) relocation matters, parental responsibility and contact arrangements).

Ellen is a lawyer specialising in family and inheritance law. She is dedicated, pragmatic and approachable, with a critical outlook. Ellen quickly identifies the key issues in a case and provides her clients with clear advice on their legal position and the possible next steps.

She strives to find appropriate and lasting solutions, preferably through mutual consultation. When legal proceedings are necessary, she takes a decisive approach. Throughout the process, Ellen remains mindful of both the legal aspects and the personal interests and emotions that play an important role in family and inheritance law matters.

cv:

2020–2021: Legal and social services adviser at Stichting STIL and Stichting De Tussenvoorziening

2020–2021: Volunteer at Legal Advice Centre in Utrecht

2023: Graduated with a Master’s degree in Child Law, Leiden University

2023: Employed at SmeetsGijbels Advocaten

2024: Admitted to the bar as attorney

2026: Joined Uiteen Advocaten

Languages:
Dutch and English

The team

Janneke Mulder

Jurisdictions and specialisms: family law, mediation, collaborative divorce, Parenting Coordinator, divorce, international child abduction, rainbow parenting, pink parenting, donor issues

Martine Stut

Jurisdictions and specialisms: inheritance law (disinheritance, legitimate portion, division of estate, functioning of executor, appointment of liquidator, usufruct), family law, mediation, administration matters.

Majse Hofman

Jurisdictions and specialisms: mediation, family law, (international) divorce, dissolution of a registered partnership, termination of cohabitation, alimony (child and spousal support), (international) relocation disputes, custody and contact matters.

Jaap Rodenburg

Jurisdictions and specialisms: Inheritance law (legal inheritance law, wills, settlement of estates, disinheritance, legitimate portion), family law, determination of parenthood, law of names, juvenile law, guardianship cases.

Anouk Hansma

Jurisdictions and specialisms: mediation, family law, divorce, dissolution of a registered partnership, termination of cohabitation, alimony (child and spousal support), relocation disputes, contact and custody, donor conception matters, intentional co-parenting.

Rosan Boertje

Simone Spoelstra

Areas of law and specialisms: family law, divorce, dissolution of a registered partnership, termination of cohabitation, alimony, (international) relocation matters, and custody and access cases.

Yannah Koudstaal

Danique van Wijk

Collaborating Partners

Psychologist (NIP) and Divorce Consultation Professional

Drs. Irene van Noort is a psychologist (registered with the Netherlands Institute for Psychologists, NIP) and divorce consultation professional (collaborative practitioner). By now she has over 20 years of experience running her own private practice in which she provides coaching, training and advice to be more effective personally. Uiteen calls on the expertise of Irene van Noort when we feel that our client would benefit from additional support in dealing with the divorce. This could be during the divorce process, but also afterwards, for example when the clients need a little extra guidance in their parenting. In addition, Irene can be asked to have a conversation with the child(ren) to hear their voice and to take their interests into account in the divorce consultation or divorce proceedings. Finally, Irene can be engaged as psychologist/coach during a collaborative divorce. Fundamentals of Irene's approach are models grounded in personality theory and behavioural science. She has a talent for identifying ingrained patterns and personal tendencies, which makes it possible to consciously choose for new effective forms of communication with each other in the "post-marriage phase".

Helma Leonhard-Strien

Helma Leonhard-Strien has been working as a civil-law notary for over 30 years and specialises in family law. She can assist you when you have any questions about the interpretation of a prenuptial agreement or a will. Helma can also draw up or change your prenuptial agreement together with our lawyers. Furthermore, after a divorce, she can amend your will and can draw up the deed for the distribution of your assets (concerning your home, for example).

Pension Advisor

Roelof de Pater (1981) is a pension advisor and financial planner. He provides financial advice during a divorce regarding your retirement. This could include, for example, advice about the allocation of accrued benefits. Although it may seem insignificant to discuss at the moment, a good retirement is an essential component of a (carefree) financial future! Roelof takes stock of the accrued benefits for both parties and advises how best to distribute these according to the personal situation and wishes of the client. Furthermore, Roelof helps recently divorced people to gain insight into the new financial reality. Will I have sufficient income after my divorce? Do I need to save extra for my retirement? These are just a few questions you can discuss with Roelof. You can count on a clear, pragmatic and affordable advice.

Financial Planner

Annemarie is specialised in guiding the partners of entrepreneurs, for example during mediation. This kind of spouse benefits from advice on a regular basis. The entrepreneur can often rely on the financial advisor, accountant and/or tax specialist of the company. Annemarie provides guidance and support for their partner, for example, in analysing documents received and explaining calculations. In this way, both partners can participate in the consultation on equal footing. This makes it possible to reach good agreements during mediation and achieve a successful conclusion for both parties.

Mortgage Advisor and Financial Expert

After nearly 20 years of working with large financial service providers, I founded Teutenberg Financial Planning in 2007. Thanks to the knowledge and experience I gained, I can help you to find the right financial solutions for your personal situation. Additionally, I can inform you of your rights in relation to investors and insurance agents. I welcome the challenge, in these times of standardisation, to offer you tailor-made financial advice and to get more out of the financial service sector on your behalf.

As an independent advisor and former credit officer, I can help you not only to find the most suitable financial solution, but also make the necessary arrangements with the lender and insurance company. This way, you can focus on your divorce knowing that the solution you desire is feasible.

The following financial questions often arise during a divorce:

I want to have the house and the mortgage in my name after the divorce. Is that possible?
If I take over the home and the mortgage, will I still be able to pay alimony?
What agreements do we need to make regarding alimony and child support?
How can we best distribute the retirement benefits?
What are the fiscal consequences of our divorce?
How should we deal with our current insurance policies?
Now that we've agreed on the financial arrangements, what can I still spend each month?

fiscaal jurst

Diana Dutilh is fiscaal jurist, financieel adviseur, estate planner en pensioendeskundige. Zij richt zich op de fiscale aspecten van de scheiding. Zij kan aanwezig zijn bij de besprekingen met de mediator of advocaten, of na de besprekingen worden geraadpleegd, zodat de afspraken ook fiscaal kloppen. Zij kan u beiden fiscaal bijstaan of de belangen van de financieel minder kundige partij ondersteunen.

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