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An amicable divorce under Swiss Civil Code Art. 111 requires both spouses to want the divorce and to agree on all its consequences. You file the divorce petition jointly and submit a written agreement on the consequences to the court. The court reviews it, approves it and pronounces the divorce.

Yes, in the consensus model. The specialist listens to both of you and drafts an agreement that works for both, without taking one side against the other. In contested proceedings, the same person may not guide both sides, so with Solvian Assist we guide one side only. If one of you would also like separate legal advice, we refer you to independent specialists. That choice is yours.

If only one of you wants the divorce, that spouse can, as a rule, file for divorce after two years of living apart (Swiss Civil Code Art. 114), earlier only if continuing the marriage is unreasonable (Art. 115). If you both want the divorce but do not agree on all its consequences, the court decides the disputed points (Art. 112). In both cases Solvian Assist guides your side, aiming to settle as much as possible by agreement after all.

Yes. In an amicable divorce, the law (Swiss Civil Procedure Code Art. 288 ff.) provides for a personal hearing of both spouses at the competent court. The court conducts the hearing; we prepare you for it calmly. With a well-prepared agreement, a second hearing is the exception.

A separation period is not required for an amicable divorce. You can file the joint divorce petition as soon as the agreement is complete.

From the first consultation to the final decree it usually takes three to six months. The exact duration depends on the court and on how quickly the documents come together. A clean agreement avoids a second hearing and saves weeks.

The district or regional court at the domicile of one of the spouses. We clarify this in the first consultation so that your petition is filed in the right place.

No. Your first consultation and all explanations are in English. The joint divorce petition and the agreement are filed with the Swiss court in its official language, for example German in Zurich or French in Geneva. We prepare these documents for you and walk you through them in English. In the consultation we also discuss how to prepare for the hearing at court.

Often yes, if you live in Switzerland. Whether a Swiss court is competent and which law applies depends on where you both live and on your nationalities. We check this with you in the free first consultation before anything else.

For minor children, the agreement covers parental responsibility, custody, care arrangements, contact and child maintenance. We calculate maintenance using the Federal Supreme Court method and coordinate the care so that it fits everyday life.

The court usually hears children from around the age of six in person, unless there are particular reasons against it. The hearing is child-friendly and does not decide custody. We prepare parents and child calmly.

Yes. Changes in the children's everyday life allow the care arrangements and maintenance to be adjusted. A new agreement is filed with the court or, if necessary, an action for modification is brought.

Occupational pension assets built up during the marriage are, as a rule, split in half (Swiss Civil Code Art. 122 ff.). We obtain the statements, calculate the split and prepare its execution through the pension funds. The court reviews the split of its own motion.

You pay a fixed flat fee until the final decree, depending on your situation CHF 1'490 (Basic), CHF 2'190 (Family) or CHF 2'990 (Assets). If you do not agree, Solvian Assist guides your side for CHF 3'990. Cantonal court fees are added separately. More on the pricing page.

Offers differ in preparation, review and personal support. Lower-priced online services can also include legal review. Compare the actual scope, additional costs and work you retain. Solvian agrees the services and fee in writing before engagement; court fees are separate.

Family law is often not covered by legal expenses insurance. In some situations, mainly with disputed points, there is cover. We check this for you before you sign the engagement.

Depending on the canton and complexity, mostly between CHF 600 and CHF 3'000. We tell you the expected range before filing. A cantonal overview is on the pricing page.

A legal expert in family law from the Omnilex network. They are your contact person from the first consultation until the final decree.

A short confirmation and, within 12 working hours, a proposed appointment for a free 30-minute first consultation with a family-law specialist. You do not receive an automatically generated document. The agreement is drafted later together with your specialist.

30 minutes, free of charge and without obligation. Use the time at your own pace: describe your situation, ask your questions and find out whether and how we can guide you. Nothing binds you afterwards.

Yes, with Solvian Assist. If your spouse does not want to divorce jointly or you fundamentally disagree, we guide your side only: an assessment of your position, preparation for negotiation or mediation, court submissions and the hearing. In the first consultation we tell you openly which path fits your situation.

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