Fokje Kuiper
Lawyer | Mediatorfkuiper@thuispartners.nl
Fokje Kuiper is a highly experienced family law lawyer and mediator. After completing her studies at the University of Groningen, she was admitted to the bar in Zwolle in 1991. Love brought her to South Limburg, where she has been living and practicing law with great dedication for over 25 years.
Fokje quickly discovered her passion for helping people. She takes a holistic approach, focusing not only on the legal aspects but also on the social and emotional dimensions of each case. Combining her empathetic nature with practical insight and solid legal expertise, she is able to guide individuals through some of the most challenging periods of their lives with a compassionate yet decisive approach.
Her broad interest in family law and continuous commitment to enhancing her knowledge and skills enable Fokje to fully understand a problem from every angle, working toward comprehensive and lasting solutions for her clients.
Specialisations
Family Law
Fokje advises, mediates, and litigates in all family law matters, with a particular focus on divorces and the issues that arise in their wake. This includes matters such as alimony, division of marital assets, settlement of prenuptial agreements, and the equalization or conversion of pensions.
For entrepreneurs going through a divorce, a particularly complicated situation often arises, requiring specialized knowledge. The partner of the entrepreneur may also face complex issues. Fokje has supported many entrepreneurs and their partners, not only in the courtroom but also through mediation and at the negotiation table.
Children deserve special attention in divorce proceedings. Though they are mentioned last, they always come first. Fokje ensures that their interests are prioritized throughout the process.
Inheritance Law
Fokje has also specialized in inheritance law, an area of law that everyone inevitably encounters at some point. It is becoming increasingly complex and therefore raises many practical questions. For example, is it wise to accept an inheritance under the benefit of inventory, when should an estate inventory be drawn up, who is entitled to a certificate of inheritance, and what information must an executor provide? How do you appoint a settler, and what is the difference between inheriting with or without a will?
Family Relationships
Fokje mediates and litigates when necessary over inheritance disputes. Disputes in inheritance law are often sensitive. For example, a child who is disinherited and claims their legitimate share, or a surviving partner who faces opposition from (step)children from a previous marriage. The risk of protracted legal proceedings is high in such cases. When disagreements arise regarding the division of an estate, it is crucial to carefully consider the strategy to be followed and always remain mindful of the underlying family dynamics.
Specialisations
Fokje has completed specialized training in family law, inheritance law, and mediation. She is a certified divorce mediator with the vFAS and a registered mediator with the MfN (formerly the NMI). In 2016, she completed the Legal Practitioner in Healthcare course at the Study Centre for Business and Government.
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Registered Areas of law
- Family Law
- Inheritance Law
- Divorces, alimony cases, custody arrangements
- Mediation
*These registrations require Fokje to obtain ten continuing education points annually in each registered area of law, in accordance with the standards set by the Dutch Bar Association.
Mediator
As a mediator, Fokje is involved in various family law matters. With her extensive experience as a mediator, she is skilled at facilitating discussions, making issues open for dialogue, and collaboratively working towards mutually agreeable solutions.
