Law of persons and family law

Employer data relating to COVID-19 " There are rumours that some of my colleagues have tested positive for COVID-19 in the company where I work. To what extent is our employer entitled to disclose information about the health of its workers? "F, Onex Generally speaking, in...

Grandparents' visiting rights Our son divorced under very difficult circumstances and, since his divorce, we no longer see our three young grandchildren, whom we used to look after regularly. Our ex-daughter-in-law no longer wants to speak to us, and our son himself has very limited visiting rights. My...

Divorce law, dependent children and maintenance " I'm separated under protective measures. I have custody of the two children, but my husband is not required to make any financial contribution unless he earns more than a certain amount. The divorce should be finalized soon. What is the...

When cohabitees separate I'm thinking of separating from my unmarried cohabitee. I've heard that the new law provides that I can receive a contribution towards my maintenance in the same way as if I were married. Is this true? M, Vaud Marriage creates a relationship of solidarity between...

Going through a divorce and pregnant "I'm going through a divorce and my husband lives abroad; we no longer have any contact. I have a new friend and I'm expecting a child. When I read a lawyer's advice in a regional daily newspaper, I got a fright: the article said that if a child is born in...

What is separation as to property? "I read your article published on 8 February about the ordinary matrimonial property regime. If I've understood correctly, a marriage contract can be signed to opt for the separation as to property regime instead of the joint ownership regime. How does this work?

Pregnant and ill: can maternity leave be reduced? "I'm pregnant and unfortunately I have health problems due to my pregnancy. For a while, I was completely unable to work and my doctor has now put me on part-time leave. I've heard that if I'm off sick for a long time, my employer...

Maintenance for children over the age of majority Although divorce proceedings only involve the spouses, they also have consequences for the children. This is the case when the judge rules on the custody of minor children and on the maintenance owed to them.

What if I got divorced? I'm about to marry my Prince Charming and, at the risk of sounding pessimistic or even selfish, I'd like to start planning the financial consequences of a possible separation. In addition to choosing the system of separation as to property, can I enter into an agreement stipulating that no maintenance contributions will be made?