Family Law
Marriage, divorce, child custody, alimony and filiation.
Divorce Procedure in Switzerland: Key Steps
Divorce by joint request or unilateral petition: steps, timelines and conditions under the Swiss Civil Code.
Child Custody in Switzerland: Criteria Used by the Court
Sole, alternating and joint custody: criteria used by Swiss courts under the Civil Code.
Child Maintenance in Switzerland: Calculation and Modification
How is child and spousal maintenance calculated in Switzerland? Methods and conditions for modification.
Visitation Rights of the Non-Custodial Parent in Switzerland
Modalities, limits and remedies for non-custodial parent visitation rights under the Swiss Civil Code.
Separation vs Divorce: What Are the Differences?
Legal separation, de facto separation and divorce: legal differences and practical consequences in Swiss law.
Matrimonial Property Regimes in Switzerland
Participation in acquired property, community of property, separation of property: the three regimes under the Swiss Civil Code.
Child Protection: AEPCA Measures in Switzerland
The Child and Adult Protection Authority can intervene to protect a minor at risk. Measures and procedure.
Recognition of Paternity in Switzerland
Voluntary recognition, paternity action: ways to establish paternal filiation under Swiss law.
Adoption in Switzerland: Conditions and Procedure
Joint adoption, stepchild adoption, single-parent adoption: conditions and procedure under the Swiss Civil Code.
Domestic Violence in Switzerland: Protection Measures
Criminal, civil and police protection against domestic violence: art. 28b CC, perpetrator eviction and ex officio prosecution.
Cohabitation in Switzerland: Rights and Risks
Cohabitation in Switzerland: absence of legal framework, risks in case of separation or death, cohabitation agreement and partner protection.