Employment Law Glossary

Waiting period for divorce

The period of six months after the judgment within which the divorce must be registered in the civil register.

Duration of maintenance

The statutory maximum duration of the obligation to pay spousal maintenance.

Family guardian

A child protection specialist who supervises a family under care supervision.

Foster care

Placement of a child with a foster family when the child cannot live at home.

Mentorship

A protective measure whereby a mentor makes decisions about care, treatment and support.

Omgangsregeling

Visitation arrangement

The arrangement that determines when and how often the child stays with the non-custodial parent.

Ondertoezichtstelling (OTS)

Supervision order

A child protection measure where a family guardian is appointed to support the family.

Ouderlijk gezag

Parental authority

The set of rights and duties of parents with respect to their minor children.

Ouderschapsplan

Parenting plan

A mandatory document in divorce with minor children, containing agreements on care and upbringing.