Custody rights determine the place of residence and care of a child whose parents are divorced. Custody is part of parental authority (see article).
Having custody of a child means living in a common household with him or her and taking care of him or her on a daily basis.
The right of custody is established in the agreement on the effects of divorce or by the judge if the parents have not…
The end of a conjugal union can be brought about by two measures: divorce and separation. What is the difference between them? Lawrence explains it to you here.
Separation:
Separation is a less radical measure than divorce. It is usually a period that couples in crisis…
You wish to divorce, but your spouse is opposed to it? Then you will have to ask for a divorce by unilateral request. This article explains the steps of the procedure.
The Civil Code stipulates that divorce by unilateral request can be requested under two conditions:
The…
If both spouses wish to divorce, they can start divorce proceedings with mutual consent. Lawrence gives you the steps to complete.
Divorce by mutual consent is a simple, quick and inexpensive procedure to end a marriage. It avoids long, complex and sometimes painful trials.
This method allows you to start the divorce at any time and does not require the statement of reasons.
The divorce must…
What is parental authority? This article written by Lawrence explains it to you!
Parental authority includes the rights and duties of parents towards their children. It is governed by article 301 of the Civil Code: “The father and mother determine the care to be given to…
The effects of divorce on your family name
6 June 2022
The principle
Under Swiss law, divorce has no automatic effect on the surname of former spouses/registered partners.
However, Art. 199 of the Civil Code provides that a spouse/registered partner who has changed his or her name at the time of the…
Are you separated and therefore not divorced? What will happen to the second pillar in that case?
Separation is a less radical measure than divorce. It is usually a period that couples in crisis use, resulting in either reconciliation or divorce.
Life together is suspended, but spousal obligations are not.
A separated couple remains married. There is therefore an obligation to maintain the…