Pre-judgment attachments under Dutch law
Dutch Law: A Simple Guide to Pre-Judgment Attachments What's This All About? Pre-judgment attachments in Holland l et people who are owed money freeze the debtor's assets in the Netherlands. This way, the debtor can't run away without paying. MAAK Advocaten is here to help explain. What Can Be Frozen under Dutch law? * Money in bank accounts. * Things like cars, houses, and even ships. * Stocks in companies. * Assets that others might be holding, but belong to the debtor. * Properties believed to belong to the person owed money. How to Get a Pre-Judgment Attachment? 1. Start the Process: The person owed money sends a request to the judge. This request will have: * Who they are. * How much they're owed. * Proof of the debt. * List of things they want to freeze. * Why the debtor isn't paying. 2. What Happens Next?: The judge quickly decides if the assets can be frozen. Once approved, the person owed money has to start the ma...