In January 2003, Joyce Heuts completed her master's degree in Dutch law at Tilburg University. After that, Joyce worked for a law firm in Rijen, following which she joined a law firm in Breda in December 2003. At this firm, she further specialized in persons and family law. Joyce is a member of the Family Law Lawyers and Divorce Mediators Association ('vFAS'). In 2008, Joyce successfully completed the specialist course Persons and Family Law. She also focuses on mediation in family law cases. In 2009, she completed the basic training Divorce Mediation. As of 1 January 2012, Joyce joined MARK Advocaten. Here, she will also mainly apply herself to the many aspects of persons and family law.