What are sureties and guarantees? I'm 18 and planning to buy a flat on my own. I've heard about rent guarantees, sureties and deposits: what are the differences and what can I expect?" A.; Geneva First of all, it's important to distinguish between two different institutions in the...
Am I obliged to testify against my husband? I'd like to know if I'm obliged to testify against my husband, who has been summoned to appear in court". Sylvie, Geneva First of all, you need to know what type of proceedings are involved. If it's a civil case, the Geneva law of civil procedure...
Am I adequately compensated for the use of my car? "As a sales rep, I use my private car for work. I receive an allowance of 62 ct. per kilometre. How do I know if this allowance is calculated fairly, taking into account the sharp rise in petrol prices? If I have a car accident...
Inheritance: my rights as a cohabitee " My partner of 5 years has a child from a previous relationship. We are currently discussing the possibility of marriage. I'd like to know whether I could inherit his estate if he died. Under what conditions could he appoint me as his...
Inheritance and usufruct When one of the spouses dies, the matrimonial property regime is first liquidated and then the estate is divided. However, if the deceased was married under the regime of separation as to property, there is no matrimonial property regime to be liquidated, as each...
Inheritance and tenancy Under article 560 of the Swiss Civil Code, as soon as an inheritance is opened, the heirs acquire all the rights and obligations of the deceased. This mechanism is reflected in the old adage "the dead seize the living, his closest heir".in this context, the heir not only takes possession of the...
Squatters When I returned home after a year abroad, I discovered a squatter living in my home who doesn't want to leave of his own accord! Do I have the right to evict him by my own means, obviously without violence? T. Vaud To put an end to the illegal occupation of a...
His brother inherits, but not his sister. Is this legal? My uncle has no descendants and has named my mother's brother as sole heir to his entire fortune. Is it possible to name just one heir in a family? T, Geneva First of all, we need to distinguish between legal and instituted heirs: legal heirs are...
Child car seat Article 57 of the Federal Road Traffic Act allows the Federal Council to require car occupants to use restraint systems such as seat belts. Our government made use of this delegation of powers a long time ago, by enacting Article 3a of the Ordinance on...
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