PLANNING
You plan signing a pre-nup, a post-nup or plan your inheritance
Navigating family law can be complex, especially when it comes to protecting your rights and planning for the future. Our experienced team offers comprehensive guidance through prenuptial agreements, divorce proceedings, and estate planning under Swiss law, ensuring your interests are safeguarded at every step.
Our law firm specializes in family law. Our members have handled thousands of cases—both amicable and contentious—and managed countless situations that can arise during these procedures.
Planning ahead helps avoid arbitrary outcomes and ensures smoother, more predictable life events. This core principle applies to all pre-nuptial agreements, post-nuptial agreements, and wills. We guide you through these processes while making certain your wishes remain legally protected under any circumstances.
We offer a balanced assessment of your rights and obligations. For any uncertainties, we work to measure their impact and provide you with a clear path forward.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can prenuptial agreements be made under Swiss law?
Yes, but its meaning differs from what is commonly understood in Anglo-Saxon countries. Swiss law recognizes two types of prenuptial agreements:
The first type is statutory, allowing spouses to choose from three matrimonial property regimes established by Swiss law.
The second type, based on case law, allows spouses to make binding pre-arrangements about divorce effects under specific conditions.
The topic is quite technical. You can find the lecture given by Damien Hottelier on this subject here.
PLANNING
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- You intend to plan your retirement
- You would like to appoint us as executor of the will
- You wish to plan your estate
- You wish to draft advance medical directives
- You wish to draft a mandate in case of incapacity
- You are relocating to Switzerland and wish to understand the impact on your marital situation
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Are you facing divorce proceedings in Switzerland and seeking expert guidance through this challenging time? Our specialized family law team brings decades of experience in both amicable and contentio
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