Law of persons and family law

A while ago, my 17-year-old son received a payment order from the debt enforcement office at home concerning me, and he forgot to tell me about it. As a result, I have unfortunately received a notice of seizure! I did some research and discovered that debt collection documents can only be served at…

A friend of mine who is always having adventures is in a crazy situation. His pretty girlfriend is about to give birth to their first child, but now the neighbour is claiming to be the biological father and is ready to contest the acknowledgement of paternity! How does this work in practice? Is my friend really going to have to fight this claim? Dan, Geneva Yes, your friend can...

"I'm a member of a student association that glorifies the mullet: only people with this legendary mane can join. We hold conferences and hair evenings. However, the university has just withdrawn our official label, deeming the exclusion of non-mulets to be discriminatory! We're walking on thin ice, aren't we? Your association can certainly continue...

I moved to the United States to study for a few months. I've just turned 18 and I know that in this country, the age of majority is 21. I'm wondering whether, as a Swiss national, I can claim the age of majority applicable in my country of origin... K. As...

I enjoy strolling through the streets of Geneva, which have recently been plastered with countless posters for the forthcoming 'municipal' elections. I suppose it's too late to stand, but I might be interested in doing so in future elections. A friend told me that you can be elected even if you're a foreigner...

My neighbour has had a cat for several years, which he initially adopted with enthusiasm. Today, the purring on his lap has been replaced by long naps on the doormat. These signs suggest that this animal is being neglected, despite its poor state of health. What are its owner's obligations, particularly in terms of...

I have lived in Geneva for over 50 years and worked here for 47 years. However, I've had financial difficulties, including personal bankruptcy and certificates of default. Now that I'm retired and have French nationality, is it still possible for me to obtain Swiss nationality? L Ordinary naturalisation in Switzerland is...

Our marriage was destined for a bright future filled with love. But as time went by, my turtle-dove became increasingly jealous and invasive. Today, I'm constantly watched over by my turtle-dove, who makes increasingly violent scenes at the drop of a hat, insulting me and sometimes even hitting me...