Press reactions to the draft law

The press reacted extensively and mostly favorably. Here are some examples: Tages-Anzeiger, June 15, 2007; Basler Zeitung, June 14, 2007; Blick, June 15, 2007; Bund, June 15, 2007; ATS report, June 14, 2007; Ticino-Online, June 14, 2007; SDA report...

Divorced fathers often feel powerless

Tages-Anzeiger, June 12, 2007: Next Sunday is Father's Day. Then men and fatherhood take center stage. Men want to remain good fathers even after a divorce. But that's not always so easy. As is evident at least once a year...

Postulate by Reto Wehrli

On May 7, 2004, Reto Wehrli, a member of the Swiss National Council from Schwyz, submitted an important postulate, the text of which can be found here. More information about Reto Wehrli can be found here: 04.3250 – Postulate on Parental Custody. Equal Rights. Submitted...

When Mom and Dad split everything 50/50

Radio DRS2 – Kontext, February 26, 2007: Childhood is a crucial period for personality development. That parents play a significant role in this is undisputed. What remained unanswered, however, was the question of the importance of...

The concept of family courts

At the conference on "Parental Responsibility" held on October 26, 2006, two engaging presentations were given, both by active judges. The first presentation, by Judge Jürgen Rudolph, addressed the "Cochem Model." The speaker...