Family LawInheritance Law

Family Law: After my death, who inherits? 

Questions related to death and posterity are legitimate. Regardless of age, it is imperative to be concerned about the consequences of one’s death: unfortunately, we all too often tend to forget this and this article is intended to remind us of this. Who inherits after my death? The law makes a distinction between the three “relatives” of the deceased: The first kinship…
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Family LawInheritance Law

Family Law: What is my share in an inheritance, in competition with my half brothers and sisters?

Do you live in a stepfamily? Are you wondering how an inheritance will be divided between you and your half brother/sister? Lawrence explains it to you! If there are no testamentary measures, Swiss law divides the inheritance as follows: The spouse or registered partner receives half of the inheritance. The other half is divided equally among the children of the deceased.  For example: You have a…
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Family LawInheritance Law

Family law: My ex-husband pays me a contribution. What happens if he dies?

Your ex-husband pays you a maintenance fee. It is legitimate to wonder what will happen if he dies.  Maintenance is an individual debt, which disappears at the debtor’s passing. The amount will therefore no longer be paid after the debtor’s death. However, the debtor may have made provision for special measures, which must be mentioned in the will to be valid. The current spouse and/or…
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Divorce and SeparationFamily Law

Family law: Custody rights: everything you need to know!

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…
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