That it is forbidden to use a smartphone behind the wheel is nothing new. What is new are the stricter rules on the subject. Since 3 March 2022, it is forbidden to use, hold or manipulate any "mobile electronic device with a screen" while driving. Moreover...
The presumption of community in the Belgian legal matrimonial property system: beware of civil law and tax pitfalls!
When one is married under the Belgian system of separation of property with a community of assets (the so-called 'legal system'), there are three assets: the property of each of the spouses and the joint property. Equity includes the assets that the spouses already owned before the...
Donate in an affordable way
You are getting older by the day and wish, for example, to benefit your children financially. A bank donation is by far the simplest and tax-efficient way to do this, but it is not without its pitfalls. Below you will find an overview of some points for attention. Neutral nature of an indirect donation First of all, you must…
The forgiveness of the bankrupt: curse or blessing?
Since the entry into force of Book XX of the Code of Economic Law (WER) of 01.05.2018, a lot of ink has already been spilled about the principle of “the remission”, which has replaced “excusability” from the old bankruptcy law (albeit in custom shape). What exactly does the waiver entail and how...
BEING FORGOTTEN: A HUMAN RIGHT (Pt. 1)
Usually it's nice to be remembered. However, for some it can be essential to be forgotten, such as for Mr G. Mr G. was convicted in 1994 of causing a fatal traffic accident. Le Soir published an article on this case in 1994, in which the…
