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FREE WEBINAR – Tuesday 10 February from 12.00 PM until 1.30 PM
Understanding Family Law in Belgium: Cohabitation, Marriage, and Future Arrangement explained by notaries.
As an expatriate living in Belgium, you may face different situations or issues throughout your life that may have an impact on your assets and those of your family. Entering into a legal relationship with a partner has certain consequences. It is sometimes useful to know how to protect yourself as a spouse, or to protect your children in the event of different life events (marriage, divorce, death).
The Expat Welcome Desk is pleased to invite you to a webinar (in English) at 12.00 PM on Tuesday 10 February 2026, on what you need to know about family law in Belgium.
We recommend logging in at 11:50 a.m.
This seminar is free to access, although you will have to register before Friday 6 February at 5 PM via the following form: click here (mandatory!)
Please note that the number of registrations is limited (virtual meeting room) and that the session will not be recorded!
The issues to be covered (among others)
- The role of a notary
- Ways of living together: legal cohabitation and marriage
- What happens if you do not arrange anything?
- Things you can arrange: marriage contract, advance directive, donation, will
- What to do in case of death?
- Q&A
Speakers
- Elsemiek APERS, Legal Adviser, International Council of the Belgian notariat
- Ludovic du BUS de WARNAFFE, Notary in Brussels
Moderated by Selma MITRI, Legal Advisor – Expat Welcome Desk Manager
Practical information concerning the link to access the meeting will be sent via e-mail one day before the webinar. Remember to check your spam box!
Did you know?
The Expat Welcome Desk (EWD) organises seminars/webinars on specific themes for target audiences. These seminars are conducted by specialists selected by the EWD in order to optimise preparation of the topics covered.
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