Parental custody for unmarried parents in The Netherlands: FAQs
This article answers some frequently asked questions we are regularly asked about parental custody and paternity in The Netherlands for unmarried parents.
Moving abroad: Sole custody has its limits
A parent with sole custody traditionally has the right to decide all matters regarding their child without needing permission from the other parent. This includes moving abroad with the child if the parent so wishes. However, in recent years the rights of the other parent, usually fathers, are increasingly beingRead more
Automatic parental custody approved in The Netherlands
As of January 1st, 2023 any parent that is officially registered on a child’s birth certificate will have automatic parental custody of the child in The Netherlands. Up until now unmarried parents had to register custody arrangements separately with the courts after the birth. This needed the cooperation of theRead more