Law of persons and family law
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Law of Persons
Commitment to Protecting Your Personal Rights
Law of persons forms the foundation of civil rights. It encompasses essential aspects of life, such as civil status, legal capacity, protection of personality rights, as well as changes of name or gender.
Our firm assists you with professionalism and discretion in all legal matters relating to your personal status. Whether you are facing an infringement of your personality rights, guardianship proceedings, or considering a change in civil status, we provide informed advice and representation tailored to your needs.
We are committed to defending your dignity and autonomy. With us, your fundamental rights are protected with constant attention to your personal circumstances. Determined and attentive lawyers will act with rigour and resolve to safeguard your interests.
Family law
Support and Legal Guidance
Facing a separation, questions relating to child custody, or any other sensitive family situation can be a difficult experience. Our firm assists you with attentiveness, rigour, and care at every stage.
We place our family law expertise at your disposal to provide tailored services during what are often emotionally charged moments. Whether you are dealing with a divorce by mutual agreement or a unilateral petition, protective measures of the marital union (MPUC), child or spousal maintenance, parental authority, visitation rights, or a separation agreement, we work to defend your rights with integrity and to safeguard your interests. Sound legal advice is essential throughout divorce proceedings, starting from the separation and the implementation of protective measures of the marital union.
Our approach combines legal expertise, human understanding, and determination. It is essential for us to understand your priorities and to build with you solutions that are clear, lasting, and fair.
Amicable solutions
Wishing to Encourage Dialogue?
Aware that every situation is unique, we strive to prioritise dialogue between the parties in order to resolve disputes in a harmonious manner. This approach promotes mutually satisfactory agreements while reducing the stress and costs associated with court proceedings.
Our aim is to find fair solutions that respect the needs of each family member. Family mediation is also an option worth considering to avoid or defuse conflict.
Our lawyers are ready to assist you throughout these processes.
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Frequently asked questions
To answer frequently asked questions about personal and family law, particularly divorce in Switzerland, we have prepared this concise FAQ.