Augusta van Haga
Attorney and Mediator in Family and Estate Law
Augusta van Haga helps people who can no longer resolve their differences on their own to resume dialogue with one another. As a mediator, she guides parents, former partners, and heirs toward a solution they choose themselves, rather than a “solution” imposed on them by a judge. When mediation is unsuccessful or inappropriate, she represents one party as a lawyer. “I’m at my best when people regain control of their situation and can then work together to find a solution that works for them. That’s what makes mediation so valuable to me.”
More about Augusta van Haga
Augusta facilitates divorce mediations, in which parents reach agreements about the care of their children after separating, and estate mediations, in which heirs reach a mutual agreement on the distribution of an estate. In an estate matter, there are often more than two parties involved. These may include a disinherited child claiming their statutory share, the heirs entitled by law, as well as the executor named in a will or the recipient of a bequest. The fact that there can be many different parties involved requires a different approach: who needs to be present, should you meet with the parties separately first or bring them together right away, and where—or with whom—is there the space to reach a solution? It takes creativity. The freedom to structure the mediation as she sees fit suits Augusta well. That’s why she brings that freedom and creativity to her family mediations.
In addition to being a mediator, Augusta is also a lawyer specializing in family and inheritance law. She applies the same qualities she uses as a mediator to her legal practice. Augusta is a good listener; clients often say that a conversation with her brings them peace of mind: she takes the worry off their shoulders. As a lawyer, too, she first looks for common ground rather than differences. Building on this common ground makes it easier to work toward a solution and—if at all possible—avoid litigation.
Anyone looking to resolve matters amicably will find a mediator in Augusta.
Those who need a lawyer to stand up for them will find in her a lawyer who works with that same sense of calm and attentiveness.
Specializations
- Estate mediation
- Divorce and family mediation
- Inheritance law
- Custody disputes
- International child abduction
Inheritance Law and Custody Matters
As an attorney, Augusta assists with the settlement of estates: issues arising after a death, questions regarding a will, or an executor who is not properly fulfilling their duties.
She also assists parents in custody cases where a mutual solution no longer seems possible, such as disputes over visitation, a move, or other decisions regarding their child.
Child Abduction Cases
In cases of international child abduction, Augusta represents the left-behind or the departing parent in return proceedings. She also handles such cases through legal aid. In addition, she advises parents in cases of imminent or ongoing child abduction.
Background and Certifications
Augusta completed the specialization program for family mediator and family and estate law attorney at vFAS and the training program for estate mediator at Result Mediation.
She is registered in the Register of Estate Mediators (Register of Estate Mediators | snms).
She is also listed as a child abduction attorney with the Center for International Child Abduction (CIKO).
Memberships:
- Association of Family and Inheritance Law Attorneys and Divorce Mediators ( vFAS )
- Dutch International Abduction Lawyers ( D.I.A.L. )
- Platform for Christian Mediators (Home – Platform for Christian Mediators)
Augusta is registered in the Dutch Bar Association’s register of legal practice areas in the primary practice areas of inheritance law and family law, with the sub-practice areas of mediation, IKO, divorce, child support, and visitation rights.
Based on this registration, she is required to earn ten continuing education credits each calendar year in each registered primary practice area, in accordance with the standards of the Netherlands Bar Association.