Mom, dad, married, two children: this is the traditional family picture, but it does not replicate reality. Family constellations are subject to constant change. Family law is not up to date in this area and no longer does justice to today's reality. Family law in the Swiss Civil Code (ZGB) is regulated and includes provisions on marriage law, kinship and adult protection law. Thanks to the active jurisdiction of the Federal Supreme Court, central questions of parental care and custody as well as adult protection law have also taken shape in recent years.

When a relationship comes to an end, many different aspects have to be legally regulated. Whether it is children's concerns, questions of custody or the consequences of divorce, the registration of a same-sex partnership or the drafting of marriage (and inheritance) contracts, we will provide you with competent support not only on a professional level but also on a human level.

In addition, we advise and represent affected persons in proceedings before the KESB, for example in the examination of a guardianship or welfare accommodation and supporting them in drafting living wills and health care mandates.

Topics

  • Maintenance

  • Custody

  • Separation agreement

  • Matrimonial Property Law

  • Maintenance questions

  • Naming law

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Changes in civil procedure law

22. February 2024|

On January 1, 2025, the revised Civil Procedure Code (ZPO) will come into force, allowing courts to use video and, exceptionally, telephone conferences in civil proceedings. According to Articles 141a and 141b nZPO, the courts can now

10 years of expert work

1. February 2024|

Our partner Philippe Kaiser was honored by the professional association for purchasing and supply management procure.ch for his 10 years of work as an audit expert in the field of international contract law. Experts

Top Law Firm 2023

1 May 2023|

We have been recognized as a top law firm for the fifth time. The magazine “Bilanz” and the publishing house PME keep an annual list of the best law firms based on recommendations from lawyers and clients (peer-to-peer survey). We