How does the court determine the amount of partner alimony?

First, it should be noted that Wolderwijd only assists with divorces through mediation. These are joint requests (both parties at the table). For a unilateral (contested) divorce, we refer you elsewhere.

Even within mediation, people ask how the court determines the amount of partner alimony.

The amount of partner alimony is determined based on the need of the alimony-entitled party and the financial capacity of the alimony-obligated party. To determine the amount of partner alimony, the court looks at income, age, job prospects, and the standard of living during the marriage. The court uses the Trema standards (rules and guidelines for alimony calculations) but is not bound by these standards. Under special circumstances, the court may therefore deviate from them.

How do parties determine the amount of partner alimony within mediation?

In mediation, we look at how the parties have always lived and how they wish to leave each other. If desired, a preliminary calculation can, of course, also be made.