Dealing with the law

Judges and the law – a very strange combination, and not just in Switzerland. Last week, we reported here on how Zurich judges are handling the new alimony law. How an association is challenging the provisions of parliament...

Guidelines on alternating custody

The Federal Supreme Court has issued guidelines on shared custody. In these guidelines, the Federal Supreme Court announces its intention to establish frameworks for the implementation of shared custody. This is generally welcome, as it allows for the establishment of guidelines even before the new maintenance law comes into effect...

Council of Europe for alternating custody

At the request of Luxembourgish MEP Françoise Hetto-Gaasch, the Council of Europe has adopted a resolution on alternating custody. In Resolution 2079, the Council calls on member states to adapt their laws to allow for alternating custody...