from | | Federal Court, Parental Custody, Alienation, Authority (KESB), Child Contact, Separation / Divorce
The mother is deceased, the father abandoned – is that acceptable? In an emotionally charged case, the Federal Supreme Court has upheld a decision by the Solothurn Child and Adult Protection Authority (KESB). The daughter, now 16, may continue to live with her stepfather, along with her older daughter...
by | | Alternating custody, Parental responsibility, Stories
What utter madness! The authorities assign the child to the father, whereupon the mother kidnaps her daughter. A father who only wants the best for his child. Who doesn't prevent contact with the mother but encourages it. Who even goes against his gut feeling and...
from | | Alternating custody, Parental responsibility, Society, Authority (KESB), Separation/Divorce, Maintenance law
Two experts will discuss this topic at the forum on Thursday, March 22nd. When couples separate, fathers often feel disadvantaged. Men's organizations criticize the fact that mothers have a stronger position when it comes to caring for their children. Is this acceptable? Guests...
by | | Shared custody, Parental responsibility, Stories, Separation / Divorce
March issue of Fritz and Fränzi: "Child welfare after separation: Today with Mom, tomorrow with Dad. In a comprehensive and very balanced article, the author describes the various aspects and problems of separation/divorce involving children. A very...
of | | Alternating custody, parental responsibility
How Zurich courts are trying to torpedo family law reforms. An insightful article in the Tages-Anzeiger of March 6, 2017. Our press release on this topic can be found here
from | | Parental custody
The Federal Court has issued its first ruling on the new custody law and its application. In its recent judgment, it states that parental conflicts should once again be sufficient grounds for the termination of parental rights. This reverses the previous...