Cohabitation Agreement
Unmarried couples are not specifically protected by law when they wish to separate. They therefore need to make their own arrangements. Marriage brings various legal advantages that do not automatically apply in a cohabitation – that is, a marriage-like partnership without a formal wedding.
Maintenance for adults: How long does the maintenance obligation last?
The maintenance obligation of parents lasts according to Article 277 paragraphs 1 and 2 of the Swiss Civil Code until the child reaches the age of majority or completes an appropriate initial education. Such education often extends beyond the child’s 18th birthday. But what exactly does the legislator mean by an “appropriate initial education”?
Calculation of child maintenance amounts in the event of divorce
Divorce often raises the question of how maintenance contributions for the child and the spouse are calculated. Below we have summarised the most important principles (abridged and written in general terms).