On October 24, 2024, the second panel discussion for professionals organized by VeV took place at the Karussell Family Center in Baden. Moderated by GeCoBi President Oliver Hunziker, the professionals present on the panel discussed issues related to the implementation of shared custody, the prevention of alienation, and the difficulties faced by professionals.
The following people were on the podium:
Maya Bally, National Councillor, The Centre Party, Aargau;
Christina Winter, Family Law Attorney, Basel;
Ignaz Heim, Child and Adult Protection Authority (KESB) Specialist, Guardianship, Gipf-Oberfrick;
Andrea Staubli, Mediator, Baden;
Sandra Wey, President of the VABB (Association of Professional Guardians);
Anonymous, affected person
The key findings of the lively panel discussion were very similar to those of the parallel event in Oensingen in June. Here, too, it became clear that implementing existing laws is very difficult and that their interpretation unfortunately remains very broad and inconsistent. This leads to legal uncertainty for the families affected, as the outcome of a case often depends on where it takes place.
All participants repeatedly referred to the promising pilot projects in Bern, Basel, and elsewhere.
The subsequent discussion with the audience was equally engaged; the voices of the affected parents were clearly audible, but in a constructive manner.
The VeV will continue to be involved in these issues and will also hold further events GeCoBi campaign "Enough Tears"