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A lawyer helps, advises, mediates, negotiates and defends you wherever and whenever necessary. With the necessary legal knowledge, your lawyer guides and supports you where they can.

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Drugs and violence

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Relationship and family

Family is important to you, and you want to do everything for them. But relationships are becoming more complex and the traditional family is becoming less common. A lawyer will help you with that.

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Relationship & family

I want a divorce

If you no longer wish to remain married, you can divorce your partner in two ways.

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Relationship & family

What is family reunification?

What is family reunification? And when is it possible?

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Enterprise

What is the function of an administrator?

When adult persons are unable to manage, permanently or temporarily, their personal or property interests themselves due to their state of health, an administrator may be appointed.

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Drugs and violence

What rights do I have in a police interrogation?

When you are interrogated by the police (whether you are a suspect, witness or victim), you always have the right to prior confidential consultation with your lawyer and assistance during the interrogation.

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At work

I have been fired for an urgent reason. What now?

If you are fired for urgent reasons, your (former) employer blames you for a serious fault that makes any further professional cooperation between you immediately and permanently impossible. This shortcoming does not necessarily have to occur in the professional sphere. A shortcoming in the private sphere can also lead to dismissal for urgent reasons.

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12/09/23

I have to go to jail. Now what?

Since 1 September 2023, all prison sentences between 6 months and 2 years will be executed. What exactly does that mean, we'll explain.
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4/08/23

We advocate for a balanced bill around administration

Advocaat.be is concerned about a proposed bill on receivership. Justice Minister Vincent Van Quickenborne has made this proposal to crack down on a small group of negligent, excessive and fraudulent administrators. While we understand that the bill aims to stop abuses, we have a few concerns.

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20/07/23

Take a chance on the Thesis Prize and win €2,500!

Did you put your heart and soul into your undergraduate or graduate thesis last year? Was your thesis dedicated to the legal profession, or did you thoroughly research the organisation and workings of justice? If so, you now have the unique opportunity to have your efforts rewarded!

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When do you consult a lawyer?

Consulting a lawyer is better done sooner than later. By seeking correct advice in time, you will avoid problems in the future.

What does a lawyer cost?

Most don't dare go to a lawyer because they are afraid they won't be able to pay the fees. But definitely don't let that stop you! There are no fixed fees but you can agree on them in advance.

Lawyer at School

Are you a teacher? Do you want your students to better understand the rule of law? Then our enthusiastic lawyers are eager to come to your school and give engaging presentations specially tailored to different age groups. Through an interactive lesson, a game and visual material, we turn the complex concepts of the rule of law into understandable and exciting stories. Your students will have the opportunity to discover how laws are made, why justice is so important and how lawyers play a crucial role in our society.