Divorce, separation and partnership dissolution are often delicate and difficult stages in a couple’s life. They require expert legal support to ensure afair, respectful resolution that complies with Swiss law.
The Zurich-based Swiss law firm Legal XII Tables Avocats offers you its expertise in matrimonial law to support you at every stage of your divorce, separation or partnership dissolution proceedings. We offer tailor-made solutions, whether for an uncontested divorce or complex litigation, taking into account the specificities of Swiss law.
Our expert divorce Attorneys at-law will assist you throughout the divorce process, whatever the complexity of your situation. Our aim is to defend your interests while promoting fair and lasting solutions for both parties.
Amiable divorce, also known as divorce by mutual consent, is often the least conflictual way to separate. In Switzerland, this procedure requires both spouses to agree on the terms of the divorce: division of property, child custody, visiting rights and alimony.
Assistance with amicable divorce
Advice and drafting of the agreements required for legal validation of the divorce.
A simplified and rapid procedure, in a respectful and peaceful environment.
When divorce becomes a conflict, our attorneys will work with you to defend your rights. Whether you disagree on the division of property, child custody or alimony, we implement a legal strategy tailored to your situation and in line with the Swiss Civil Code.
Representation in contentious divorces
In-depth analysis of your situation and defense of your interests in court.
Rigorous dispute management to protect your rights in compliance with Swiss law.
The division of matrimonial property is often a delicate stage. In Switzerland, the default matrimonial regime is participation in acquests, but there are other regimes ; separation of property, community of property…, that can complicate the process.
Asset sharing advice
Identification and distribution of assets according to the applicable matrimonial property regime.
Guarantee a fair division in accordance with your rights.
In the event of divorce, the welfare of the children takes priority. In Switzerland, joint custody is favored, but arrangements can vary according to the needs of the children and the parents.
Childcare advice
Negotiation and drafting of custody and access agreements.
Protect your children's best interests while respecting your parental rights.
The determination of alimony in Switzerland is based on an analysis of the needs of each party and the financial capabilities of the other.
Calculating and negotiating maintenance payments
Evaluation of amounts according to legal criteria and negotiation with the other party.
Guarantee amounts that are fair and adapted to your situation.
Our Attorneys at-law can help you establish balanced access agreements and resolve family disputes through mediation. This approach makes it possible to find lasting solutions while avoiding lengthy and costly legal proceedings.
Family mediation
Facilitating discussions to reach mutually respectful agreements.
Preserve the serenity of your family relationships and reduce tensions.
In the event of disputes that cannot be resolved amicably, our firm will represent you before the Zurich courts, ensuring that Swiss law is applied fairly.
Legal representation
Defend your interests and plead your case at divorce, separation and partnership dissolution hearings.
Cutting-edge expertise to ensure optimum results in court.
Legal assistance
Assistance in negotiating and validating agreements with the relevant authorities.
Quick, easy separation.
Defending your rights
Handling disagreements over property division, child custody or alimony.
A fair resolution in line with Swiss law.
Legal advice
Analysis and support to ensure fair distribution and calculation of pensions.
Protect your rights and ensure financial security.
Legal XII Tables Avocats is at your side to support you at every stage of your divorce, separation or partnership dissolution, whether amicable or contentious. Thanks to our expertise in Swiss law and our in-depth knowledge of the subject, we can guarantee you discreet, efficient support tailored to your needs. Contact us today to benefit from our support at this important stage in your life.
You file a criminal complaint for breach of maintenance obligation. You take legal action. If the summons to pay is opposed, you can have the opposition lifted by a simple discharge procedure.
Contact our lawyers to freeze your ex’s Swiss bank assets. Contact the child support collection service in your canton.
With the help of our lawyers, you can apply for a procedure to directly garnish your ex’s wages and/or request securities/guarantees. Swiss judgments are also enforceable abroad, just as most foreign judgments are enforceable in Switzerland.
Distribution of 2nd pillar assets: The distribution of 2nd pillar assets accumulated during marriage is mandatory, regardless of the matrimonial property regime chosen (including separation as to property). This means that even if a couple has signed a marriage contract stipulating a separation of property regime, 2nd pillar assets must be divided equally.
In some cases, the division of BVG assets can replace all or part of the maintenance contribution due after the divorce.
The principle of balancing pension assets also applies if one of the spouses is already receiving BVG/LPP benefits for disability or retirement, in accordance with Articles 124 and 124a of the Swiss Civil Code.
These principles are designed to ensure a degree of fairness between spouses on marriage dissolution, taking into account their respective contributions to retirement provision and personal circumstances.
Abandonment of the marital home is no longer grounds for divorce in Switzerland. For more than 10 years, any notion of fault has been ruled out as irrelevant when deciding on divorce or separation and their consequences.
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