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 use, resulting in either reconciliation or divorce.
Life together is suspended, but spousal obligations are not.
A separated…
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…
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 child, direct his or her education with a view to the child’s welfare and make the necessary decisions, subject 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…
Your child is on a school outing. If he or she commits an unlawful act during the period, who will be held responsible? The parents or the school?
The school is responsible for the child on a school trip. This is stipulated in the school rules. This is always reminded in the answer sheets that the parents must sign.
The school can thus sanction the student according to the rules.
If the child…
Has your child committed an offense? As a parent, it is legitimate to wonder what your responsibility will be.
Parental responsibility is dictated by Article 333 of the Civil Code: “The head of the family is responsible for the damage caused by minors […], unless…
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…
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 child. The same principle applies after divorce and for unmarried couples.
However, if the welfare of the child so…