Civil status: why do we say "divorced" and not "single"? "There's a question that's been bothering me for a long time. Why, when you're single, do you become "married", then "divorced" and not "single" again? And yet, a divorced or widowed person who remarries becomes "married" again, and not "single"...
What if it's not me in the photo? My car was flashed by a speed camera and the police have opened an investigation against me for speeding. I wasn't at the wheel, but I'm no informer. As the vehicle is in my name, can I...
She feeds pigeons on her window ... " In a small PPE building in the town centre, a landlady is feeding pigeons and sparrows on her windowsill. A neighbour told her about it, and I contacted the property management office, which reported the problem to the landlady. But since then, there's been no improvement...
I paid too much for my purchase. What should I do? A week ago I bought a television with a curved screen from a major retailer in Switzerland, but it still hasn't been delivered. I've just discovered that a rival shop is selling the same model for much less. Is it correct that I have a delay...
Inheritance rights between France and Switzerland? I've owned an old alpine farm in France for many years. I live in Geneva, as do my children and my ex-husband. What are the inheritance taxes between France and Switzerland? Would it be advantageous to make a donation during my lifetime? Liane...
Donations In the absence of federal harmonisation of inheritance and gift taxation, the vast majority of cantons have enacted their own rules in this area, each with their own tax rates. In Geneva, articles 11 et seq. of the law on registration duties (LDE) set out the principles applicable to donations, in particular the...
Do I have to put up with the neighbour's strong odours? I'm particularly bothered by the nuisance produced by a bodywork shop located a few dozen metres from my house, particularly the strong odours of paint. Can I demand that the ventilation system facing my property be moved? "Bertrand, Geneva Article 684 of the...
Divorcing my American wife If we finally came to an agreement, what would we have to do to simplify the procedure?" C. Geneva You do not have a common foreign nationality, so Swiss law is applicable to the action you have filed. Our Civil Code states that a spouse may file for divorce unilaterally...
Divorce: is my application admissible here? I got married 6 years ago in Geneva and now I want a divorce. I am Spanish and my wife is German. Since our marriage we have lived in Geneva. However, I have learnt that my wife is planning to move to...
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