ChildrenFamily Law

Family law: What is the child’s alimony?

6 June 2022
After a divorce, both parents must make a contribution to the child’s care in the form of alimony. How much must be paid? Lawrence tells you all about this in this article. Alimony is a legal obligation of divorced parents. It must be paid until the child turns 18 or even 25 years old in order to cover possible higher education costs.  Who has to pay alimony? A) Shared custody  In…
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ChildrenFamily Law

The functioning of parental authority 

6 June 2022
The principe Parental authority may be joint or exclusive. However, since 1 July 2014, Swiss law provides that parental authority is joint. Such a decision was taken for the good of the child. Thus, married spouses have joint parental authority from the birth of the…
DebitorDebt Enforcement and Bankruptcy Law

Debt enforcement and bankruptcy law : How do I strike out a debt proceeding against me? 

6 June 2022
You are or were indebted to a sum of money. It was set against you by a payment summons from your creditor. This is a common and delicate situation, because having a lawsuit listed on one’s solvency certificate can be compromising, especially if one is looking to rent accommodation or find a job.  Lawrence will tell you how to have it deleted from the records!  Let’s consider three…
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Debt enforcement law: I borrowed money from my best friend without signing a contract. Can he sue me?

6 June 2022
Loans in a close relationship, whether with friends or a family member, can cause difficulties.  The importance of dialogue: You have borrowed money from your best friend and have not yet returned it. Before talking about legal measures, Lawrence advises you to talk to each other. After all, this is your best friend we’re talking about! If you intend to return the money in the near future…
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What is a payment summons?

6 June 2022
Debt enforcement and bankruptcy law: I’ve received an unjustified payment summons: what does it mean?  You’ve been given a payment summons that you find unfounded? Don’t panic! Lawrence explains what it means and what to do.  It is a document issued by…
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Prosecution law: I initiated a lawsuit when the debtor has already paid me back. How can I do this?

6 June 2022
You have initiated legal proceedings, but your debtor has already reimbursed you? Lawrence explains how to end a debt collection procedure! If the creditor has initiated proceedings, but the debtor has returned the amount demanded following receipt of the order to pay or following the release of the opposition, he will have to withdraw the proceedings with the competent authority.  The creditor…
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