Family Law in Switzerland: Overview | Practical Law

Family Law in Switzerland: Overview | Practical Law

A Q&A guide to family law in Switzerland.

Family Law in Switzerland: Overview

Practical Law Country Q&A 7-612-5665 (Approx. 28 pages)

Family Law in Switzerland: Overview

by Alain Berger and Marie Berger, BRS Berger Recordon de Saugy*
Law stated as at 01 Sep 2023Switzerland
A Q&A guide to family law in Switzerland.
The Q&A gives a high-level overview of key issues including jurisdiction and conflict of law; pre- and post-nuptial agreements and matrimonial property regimes; divorce, nullity, and judicial separation; children; surrogacy and adoption; cohabitation; family dispute resolution; civil partnership/same-sex marriage; and controversial areas and reform.