Alexander Flos

Dr. Alexander Flos is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Private Law at the Faculty of Law, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. He is also affiliated with A-LAB and the Amsterdam Centre for Family Law. Additionally, he serves as a Docent at SSR Opleidingsinstituut van de Rechtspraak in Utrecht since November 2023. His academic career includes a PhD on marital conditions with separate property, challenging the legitimacy of 'koude uitsluiting' (cold exclusion) in Dutch law.

Education: Promoted (PhD) on a thesis addressing the application of general principles of property law to marital agreements, particularly focusing on unmarried cohabitants' financial rights and equitable outcomes.

Research interests revolve around relational property law, contractual fairness in marital arrangements, and the legal framework governing unmarried partners. He emphasizes the intersection of human dignity, regulatory policy, and property rights in modern family law contexts. His work critiques outdated legal concepts like 'cold exclusion' and advocates for equitable financial settlements post-relationship dissolution.

Recent articles explore topics such as property division among unmarried partners, the validity of marital agreements without notarization, and statutory time limits for financial claims. These publications reflect a focus on practical legal challenges and judicial precedents in family and private law.

No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned. Advising and grants: Coordinates bachelor’s theses in property law and teaches core courses like 'Goederenrecht' and 'Recap: Private Law.' Active in professional activities, including webinars on unmarried cohabitation law and expert meetings to strengthen women’s financial positions post-relationship.

Labs/Teams: Member of A-LAB (likely a legal research lab) and the Amsterdam Centre for Family Law, contributing to interdisciplinary research and policy discussions.