Licentiaatstrekkende

Licentiaatstrekkende refers to a specific type of legal action in the Netherlands, particularly relevant in the context of family law. It is a legal procedure that allows a person to challenge the validity of a previous legal decision, such as a divorce or a child custody arrangement, on the grounds that the decision was made without the person's consent or knowledge. This concept is rooted in the principle of "licentia," which means permission or consent, and "strekkende," which refers to the act of seeking or claiming.

The licentiaatstrekkende procedure is typically initiated by a person who was not present or did not consent to a legal decision made by their spouse or partner. This could include situations where a spouse was absent during a divorce proceeding or did not consent to a child custody arrangement. The goal of the licentiaatstrekkende is to ensure that all parties involved in a legal decision have had the opportunity to express their wishes and that the decision is made in accordance with their best interests.

The procedure involves filing a request with the court, which then reviews the circumstances of the case and determines whether the decision in question was made without the person's consent or knowledge. If the court finds that this is the case, it may order that the decision be set aside and a new decision be made in the person's best interests. This process aims to protect the rights and interests of all parties involved in a legal dispute and to ensure that decisions are made fairly and justly.