A lawyer stands by you in word and deed
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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In traffic
At work
My house
Financial matters
Drugs and violence
Enterprise
At school
After life
Frequently visited topics
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.
I want a divorce
If you no longer wish to remain married, you can divorce your partner in two ways.
What is family reunification?
What is family reunification? And when is it possible?
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.
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.
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.
Advocaat.be calls for urgent and structural action against overcrowding in Belgian prisons
In response to alarming figures on overcrowding in Belgian prisons, Advocaat.be speaks out against this unacceptable situation. The number of detainees continues to rise. Despite recent increases in capacity, there is still almost 15 per cent overcrowding. This is an average figure. That is, there are really distressing conditions in certain prisons.
The Penal Code has been reformed : What does this mean for you?
The new Criminal Code has been adopted. At Advocaat.be, we understand that these changes are far-reaching, and we want to explain clearly what this means for you as a litigant.
Mr. Julie Vangeel: "You have to give your all, at sporting events and in the legal profession"
Julie Vangeel shines both in her job and on the running trail. After a long day as a specialist in government contracts and company and association law, she finds peace during her running sessions. "It is the ideal job for those with busy jobs," she echoes. The young Bilzen lawyer has already won several athletics competitions, despite her recent start in running.
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.