Switzerland, France and intimate relationships... " In your column published on 22 January, you explained that there was a time when rape within a couple did not exist and that marital duty seemed to include a certain obligation to have intimate relations with one's spouse. I read a French article in which...
Succession in relation to a tenancy agreement "My father died at the end of the year and the management company with which he was a tenant sent me and my brothers a letter explaining that we had to countersign the fact that we no longer wanted to be joint tenants and that...
Stipulation for third parties "I have opened an account in my daughter's name so that she will have some savings when she settles down. I make regular payments into this account. It has been agreed that my daughter will be free to use it when she turns 20, but I'm wondering if I can withdraw money from the account. Marie,...
Legal separation as a form of separation "For religious reasons, my wife and I cannot divorce but we still want to separate. Is it possible in Switzerland to settle things before a judge without getting a divorce? I've heard that it is, but no one has really been able to help me. "Ludovic, Vernier The...
Separation as to property in the event of death " In your article published on 14 March, you discuss separation as to property and in particular the consequences of this matrimonial regime in the event of divorce, but what happens in the event of death? Gilbert S. When spouses subject to the matrimonial property regime of separation as to...
The brawl "A violent brawl broke out between two groups, during which one person was stabbed in the arm. My son, who knew some of the people involved, arrived at the scene shortly after the injury was inflicted and became involved in the conflict, although he was not actively...
Retirement before or after the set age? "I'm approaching retirement age and would like to know whether I can take my pension after the set age if I don't opt for early retirement. Another question: if I reach retirement age on the 13th of the month, will I be entitled to my pension from the following day?
Termination is subject to strict rules "5 years ago, I signed a lease for a magnificent flat for an indefinite period. A week ago I received a simple letter from my landlord telling me that he was terminating the lease within the three-month notice period....
Immediate termination of the employment contract "I run a small family business that is experiencing conflict with one of its employees. I'd like to know under what circumstances I can terminate his employment contract immediately. Maxime, Geneva According to art. 337 of the Swiss Code of Obligations...
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