Van Riel Familierecht Erfrecht

About Van Riel Familierecht Erfrecht

Van Riel Familierecht Erfrecht is a law and mediation firm in Assen. The firm specialises in family law and inheritance law and offers mediation, advice and assistance with legal proceedings.

Areas of law and services

The firm handles common and complex cases involving family and inheritance law.

• Family law
• Inheritance law
• Mediation
• Advice
• Legal proceedings

Approach

After a telephone consultation, a meeting or initial mediation session can take place. In mediation, agreements are recorded in a mediation agreement. If mediation is not possible, consultation with both parties and their own lawyers can be explored; if the dispute continues, the matter can be brought before a court.

• Personal approach from a legal, business and personal perspective
• Agreements can be recorded in an agreement, divorce settlement and/or parenting plan
• Preparation for a court hearing

Practical information

An appointment can take place during or outside office hours. An informal consultation is also available for a brief question.

• An appointment may be available at short notice
• Urgent cases are handled without an urgent-case surcharge

Costs and reimbursement

In mediation, participants share the hourly rate according to a ratio agreed between them. If legal expenses insurance provides cover, the firm can provide assistance after the insurer’s approval; invoices may then be paid partly or fully by the insurer.

• Invoices include an itemised breakdown of the work
• No assistance under government-funded legal aid

Registrations and specialisations

Mr. B.L. van Riel has registered personal and family law and inheritance law as main areas of law. Van Riel is a vFAS member, divorce mediator and MfN register mediator.

• Personal and family law
• Inheritance law
• Divorce mediation