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Amicable divorce First and foremost, you should be aware that only a judge has the power to declare that a marriage has been dissolved and to grant a divorce. There is therefore no such thing as an amicable divorce that does not involve going to court, which can be approached in three different ways.Firstly, it is possible to divorce...

Divorce: do I have to pay for life? "I've been divorced for many years and owe my ex-wife a maintenance contribution. There are no children of the marriage. In 2004, following my retirement, the said contribution was reduced by a court ruling. Today I am still obliged to pay an amount of CHF 320. Y...

Divorce in France, application in Switzerland "My divorce decree, issued in France, does not settle the division of the occupational pension accumulated by my ex-husband in Switzerland. Can I apply to the Swiss courts for a supplementary divorce settlement? Martine, Onex Under Swiss law, the division of occupational pension provision is one of the ancillary effects...

Divorce in sight: what about accommodation? "We've been married for about two years, have no children and live in the flat my husband has rented for many years. Our relationship has deteriorated and I want a divorce, but he's against it. Neither of us wants to leave the flat, so who will get it? Elisabeth, Carouge When...

Divorce and the concept of fault " I would like to know what is meant by the abolition of the concept of fault in divorce under the new matrimonial law? What kind of fault are we talking about? Adultery? Monique, Geneva Under the old law, divorce could be granted on the basis of fault committed by one of the parties...

Divorce: occupational pension provision "My relationship with my wife has become unbearable and I'm thinking of getting divorced soon. A friend of mine has told me that there will soon be changes to the law on occupational pension provision in divorces. I'd be grateful if you could tell me what these changes will be. Anonymous, Geneva Your friend is right: a revision...

Divorce: pension reduced? "Recently divorced, I've just learned that my job at the company where I work will soon be abolished. I have to pay a monthly pension to my ex and I don't think I can count on his understanding if I can't keep up with my payments. Who can I...

Divorce: am I obliged to share my 2nd pillar? "I want to get divorced but I don't think it's fair to share my second pillar with my husband, as he has chosen to work only part-time to devote himself to his hobbies. Am I really obliged to give him half of what I have?

Divorced, I'd like to regain my rights as a young woman " I'm divorced. I'd like to take back my maiden name. Is that possible? What's more, I didn't take back my maiden name when I got divorced. Can I still apply to take it back? Christine, Vaud According to the article...