Right of contact
Decision 2026 is here!
The annual publication of the associations mannschafft, IGM Bern and VeV Schweiz is in its latest...
Response to the consultation by VeV on 21.449
Response to the consultation on 21.449 Alternating Custody. Regarding motion 21.449 by Sidney Kamerzin...
Rethinking parental conflict – a pamphlet
A worthwhile article by Patrick Fassbind. Reprinted here with the author's kind permission...
Living with the gap
A worthwhile article by Karen Schärer. Reprinted here with the author's kind permission...
Media release from the Federal Council
Bern, June 6, 2025 — If children are involved in a separation or divorce, the...
second VeV panel discussion in Baden
On October 24, 2024, the second event organized by VeV took place in Baden at the Karussell Family Center...
16 years as a mother – and then it all falls apart
The sequel to the article about Louis also appeared in today's Berner Landbote. It contains...
Louis hasn't seen his children for years.
Tragic case of alienation in the Berner Landbote.
Survey on the consequences of separation/divorce for fathers
Consequences and effects of separation/divorce on fathers.
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...
Study on child protection proceedings
Call for participation in a study by the FHNW (University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland). The FHNW is seeking participants in...
Refusal of visitation rights should be made a punishable offense.
Good news for affected parents and children. The National Council has approved a motion by Philippe...
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...
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...
My daughter rejects me
Sandro* hasn't seen his 10-year-old daughter at all this year. 20 minutes from August 5, 2020. By...
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...
Dad, where are you?
That's the headline in the Tagesanzeiger. Following it is an article about an unbelievable story. Michèle...
A tragic story
A tragic story in the NZZ. A young family, five children, and domestic violence. And it...
Alternating custody in practice
Panel discussions organized by VeV Switzerland in various cities – public events. On...
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...
Daughter is allowed to stay with stepfather
The mother is deceased, the father disposed of – is that okay? In an emotionally charged case...
Insights into shared custody
10 surprising insights into shared custody (dual residence) after separation and...