"I'd like to have a dog. A French friend told me that owning a pet has become very difficult in France. What is the situation in Switzerland and Geneva? Tania, Geneva The federal law on the protection of animals states that all animal owners must ensure the well-being and protection of their animals. They must...
How do you write off a debt? "Three years ago, I was served with a summons to pay, to which I lodged an objection. No action was taken by the creditor, and despite this, the debt is still on the debt collection register. Is it possible to have it removed? Yves, Onex...
How can I get my money back? "I lent a large sum to an acquaintance who lost his job. I handed the money over to her. We didn't sign any papers, but I had spoken to my wife beforehand to get her agreement, and I told my banker what my withdrawal was for....
How do I terminate a contract of employment? My parents bought a flat and hired a small company to carry out some renovation work, but they're not at all happy with it. Delays are piling up and the result is not to their liking. Under what conditions can they terminate the contract with this craftsman and hire another? Anastasia...
How to protect yourself from harassment "I left my ex-girlfriend a year ago. She didn't take it well and, because she's jealous by nature, she started sending me over a hundred messages a day and making more and more calls on my phone, ending up at my house or...
Business for sale "My husband and I have a business in another canton that is being sold and forms part of our acquests. Can my husband sell it without my signature on the deed? Eline, Cointrin In 1984, a federal law changed the ordinary matrimonial property regime...
Conciliation or mediation? I was summoned to a conciliation hearing as part of proceedings brought by my neighbour. During the hearing, the judge advised mediation. I don't understand the difference with the conciliation hearing I was at...". V, Jussy Conciliation and mediation are two concepts defined by the...
The house next to mine has been sold and I've just seen bulldozers arrive to find out that it's going to be demolished and replaced by a block of flats! I'm shocked that I wasn't informed, especially as the project for a new building that has been...
Challenging exile" I'd like to know whether it's possible to defend myself in the event of exile. Following a remarriage, my father has gradually ceased all contact with me and my children, leaving only my brother and my nephews. I'm afraid they're joining forces and doing everything they can to disinherit me. Is there anything that...
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