alternating custody
100 Challenges of Separation
GeCoBi separation counselors publish book on separation/divorce
Family law in transition
Family court proceedings do not manage the past, but the future of the children.
Decision 2026 is here!
The 2026 decision is here, with exciting contributions.
Joint parenthood
Switzerland has made progress regarding shared parenting.
Rethinking parental conflict – a pamphlet
A worthwhile article by Patrick Fassbind
Response to the consultation by VeV on 21.449
The VeV has prepared a response to the consultation regarding proposal 21.449.
Living with the gap
A worthwhile article by Karen Schärer in the Sonntagsblick.
Media release from the Federal Council
The Federal Council publishes a report on the future direction of family policy
second VeV panel discussion in Baden
The second VeV panel discussion took place in Baden on October 24, 2024.
Exciting VeV panel discussion in Oensingen
The first VeV panel discussion took place in Oensingen on June 11, 2024.
Survey on the consequences of separation/divorce for fathers
Consequences and effects of separation/divorce on fathers.
Alternating custody in the RK-N
The Legal Affairs Committee of the National Council approves parliamentary initiative 21.449! The motion...
Evening Theme: Family Law & Child Support
Public event in Zurich, Thursday, May 12, 2022 / 6:00 PM – approx. 9:00 PM. Doors open at 5:30 PM...
Parental alienation
An interview with Dr. Stefan Rücker, head of the German Petra study. Dr. Stefan Rücker in...
VeV Hotline
The VeV hotline for brief consultations is staffed from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. In addition to the services offered...
Alternating custody
A wonderful article by Anita Zulauf in the current issue of Wir Eltern (We Parents). It shows where...
Alternating custody
"Fathers and Separation" - Fritz & Fränzi March 2021. The book "Fathers and Separation" is featured in...
Federal Court makes alternating custody the rule
Legally enshrined since 2017, shared custody could now become the standard. With the introduction of...
Children need both parents – even in times of Corona!
The final version of the film, including personal greetings from affected parents, is here. A few...
Film recommendation: The Road to Padulim
The Road to Padulim is about a family going through a separation. This film definitely invites you to...
Coronavirus and parent-child contacts
Can separated parents see their children during these times? Important update:...
Because you belong to me
I was finally able to watch the film, albeit a day late. I'm still completely...
Recommendation for the 2019 National Council elections
We highly recommend the following candidates for election to the National Council. Our...
Family lawyer advises on shared custody arrangement
Family lawyer Sünderhauf advocates for shared custody arrangements for children of separated parents. The...
From the right to care
For forty years, dedicated fathers have been fighting for their rights. In the latest issue of Clic,...
Dad, where are you?
That's the headline in the Tagesanzeiger. Following it is an article about an unbelievable story. Michèle...
Alternating custody in practice
Panel discussions organized by VeV Switzerland in various cities – public events. On...
Federal Court overturns 10/16!
In a decision published today, the Federal Court bids farewell to the old...
Part-time or full-time – that is the question
Fathers who work full-time can also be good fathers, writes Margrit Stamm in the AZ. Also...
Mothers should return to work after a divorce
This is the headline in the NZZ am Sonntag on July 14, 2018. An analysis of the Federal Court decision...
Mother kidnaps child to Brazil
What utter madness! The authorities assign the child to the father, whereupon the mother kidnaps the...
Federal Court strengthens alternating custody
On April 20, the Federal Court issued a landmark ruling in favor of alternating custody...
SRF Forum: Do fathers get the short end of the stick after separation?
Two experts will discuss this topic in the forum on Thursday, March 22nd. Do couples...
Fritz and Fränzi: Divorce Dossier
March issue of Fritz and Fränzi: "Child welfare after separation: Today with Mom, tomorrow with Dad...".
Children need both parents
Martin Widrig comments on alternating custody in the Tagesanzeiger. He is a lecturer at the chair...
Thoughts on the New Year
VeV President Oliver Hunziker takes stock and looks ahead. Thoughts on the new year, Oliver...
The Federal Council considers alternating custody important
The Federal Council considers shared custody to be beneficial for the child in many cases. This finding...
Insights into shared custody
10 surprising insights into shared custody (dual residence) after separation and...
Federal Court wants to promote alternating custody
Encouraging news from Lausanne regarding alternating custody: The Federal Court wants...
Dealing with the law
Judges and the law – a very strange combination, not just in Switzerland. Last week...
Zurich judges in 2017
How Zurich courts are trying to torpedo family law reforms. Revealing...
Reply to “how to divide a child”
The die-hards are positioning themselves against alternating custody. "Because science...".
Guidelines on alternating custody
The Federal Court has issued guidelines on alternating custody. In them, the Federal Court announces...
University of Geneva: International Conference
An international conference on... took place in Sion, Valais, from May 18th to 20th, 2016.
Council of Europe for alternating custody
At the request of Luxembourgish Member of Parliament Françoise Hetto-Gaasch, the Council of Europe has...
International Conference
The second international conference on... took place in Bonn from December 9th to 11th, 2015.
We parents monthly meeting
Interview with VeV President Oliver Hunziker in the parents' magazine "Wir Eltern". The whole thing...
Two homes: the best arrangement for children after separation and divorce
The introduction of joint parental custody is imminent. Therefore...
Custody rights are mother-centered
"Joint custody after a separation should become the norm in Switzerland. This...".