What is separation as to property? "I read your article published on 8 February about the ordinary matrimonial property regime. If I've understood correctly, a marriage contract can be signed to opt for the separation as to property regime instead of the joint ownership regime. How does this work?
Pregnant and ill: can maternity leave be reduced? "I'm pregnant and unfortunately I have health problems due to my pregnancy. For a while, I was completely unable to work and my doctor has now put me on part-time leave. I've heard that if I'm off sick for a long time, my employer...
Whether or not to sign up for a contract online I recently signed up online for a course at a local school. Unfortunately I can no longer attend. Does the school have the right to demand that I pay for the course, given that I haven't signed a contract? Belle, Geneva It's important...
Recording without consent Such behaviour is hardly acceptable in Switzerland, where Article 179bis of the Swiss Penal Code punishes with up to three years' imprisonment anyone who, without the consent of all participants, eavesdrops with a device or records on a sound carrier an unauthorised conversation....
My grandfather suffers from dementia and will have to be admitted to a nursing home. The cost of this EMS is around CHF 95,000 per year. My grandfather's only asset is his house. He also receives an annual pension of CHF 24,000....
Maintenance of a right of way " I have a right of way on my neighbour's property. However, he is not at all interested in maintaining it, and the path is becoming unusable because of the branches and grass that are invading it. According to the law, who is responsible for maintaining...
Maintenance for children over the age of majority Although divorce proceedings only involve the spouses, they also have consequences for the children. This is the case when the judge rules on the custody of minor children and on the maintenance owed to them.
Sales price error "I recently found an item I'd been looking for for a long time on the internet, at a very good price. When I received my order at home, it was accompanied by an invoice for almost double the advertised price, with an accompanying note stating that the price shown on the website was...
Is this grounds for cancellation? "Someone broke my car window and stole the car radio and my laptop. I reported the loss to my household insurance company and was reimbursed CHF 2,156. I was then the victim of another theft. This time, instead of reimbursing me,...
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