Edith van Ruitenbeek

Art. 28 of the Convention on the Rights of the Child describes the right of children to an education. For expat parents, the actual right to an education is not so much the issue as is choosing the right school,… read more >

Education of an Expat ChildArt. 28 of the Convention on the Rights of the Child describes the right of children to an education. For expat parents, the actual right to an education is not so much the issue as is choosing the right school, this in terms of best possibilities for the right diplomas, as well as creating a smooth transition – all keeping in mind the emotional well-being of the children. When expats are looking for a school for their children, they generally aim to achieve a smooth transition, an educational program that leads to the desired diplomas – all with the emotional well-being of the children in the back of their minds. So why not in a divorce situation? With the benefit of some of my own expat experience, the author advises expat clients in divorce situation to never to forget the right of the child to rest and leisure time (Art. 31 of the Convention). Access to education is a children’s right, but not the only one!   www.hvradvocaten.nl read more >

When marriage turns out to be too big a challenge, Edith van Ruitenbeek tells her clients that the next biggest challenge is making a fair and sustainable divorce covenant and… parenting plan. As a divorce lawyer and mediator she always… read more >

Our Children Are the FutureWhen marriage turns out to be too big a challenge, Edith van Ruitenbeek tells her clients that the next biggest challenge is making a fair and sustainable divorce covenant and… parenting plan. As a divorce lawyer and mediator she always tries to make sure the spouses think as caring parents when they have to make a parenting plan. Because the emotional wellbeing of the children is a conditio sine qua non when it comes to a good future. The best education will fall short if daily life is merely a struggle to survive. As family lawyers, they try to make politicians see the consequences of the actual laws and political choices (to be) made. First of all, they ask them to increase the number of tools created for the protection of children in divorce cases. Especially in high-conflict divorces in which the children become the ultimate victims. But they also ask for more facilities enforced by laws. By Edith van Ruitenbeek www.hvradvocaten.nl read more >