Carole Vymazal
Family lawyer focused on child and adult protection
About
Divorce lawyer in Martigny and Vevey, fluent in French, English and German
Carole Vymazal is a family lawyer in Valais whose practice is centered on child and adult protection, separation and divorce matters. Drawing on unique experience as the presiding judge of a large Child and Adult Protection Authority, she has developed in-depth expertise in situations of vulnerability, parental conflict and protective measures. She now brings this institutional background and long-standing commitment to children's rights to her clients, guiding them through family proceedings with precision, clarity and genuine care.
Expertise in child and adult protection
Why choose Carole for your divorce?
With several years at the helm of a Child and Adult Protection Authority, she has led a team of around fifteen professionals while making high-stakes decisions that directly shape the lives of vulnerable individuals. This hands-on leadership has sharpened her ability to navigate complex situations with both authority and empathy. Her career has been anchored in children's rights from the very beginning, spanning work with NGOs, academic research and a national foundation. This deep, sustained commitment gives her a nuanced understanding of custody arrangements, parental authority and contact disputes, allowing her to approach each case with genuine sensitivity. She knows how protection authorities, social services and medical-educational networks actually function on the ground. More importantly, she understands the real-world pressures families face during crises, bridging the gap between institutional processes and human realities. Fluent in French, English and German, she is well equipped to support mobile or binational families, ensuring clear communication and culturally aware guidance throughout the process.
A unique professional background
Why ask Carole for your child protection case?
Me Vymazal first served as legal clerk at the Child and Adult Protection Authority (APEA) of Sierre, handling complex cases and coordinating with various professional networks. She was then appointed APEA president, a role she held until 2023, leading a 15-person team, steering the merger of three regional APEAs and sitting on multiple commissions. In 2023, she joined the Kinderschutz Schweiz Foundation as a scientific collaborator, focusing on children's rights policy and research.
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An accomplished professional
Carole Vymazal has developed her expertise through an unusual career path, from child protection NGOs to leading a major Child and Adult Protection Authority, and now brings this institutional knowledge to her clients in family law.
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Carole has an extensive background:
2025. Admitted to Bar (Valais).
2024. Master of Law completed.
2018. Master's in Children's Rights from the University of Geneva.
2015. Bachelor's in Law from the University of Fribourg.
During her studies, she participated in an Erasmus semester at FH Potsdam and attended the CBL International Summer Institute at Oxford and Cambridge.
She has pursued extensive continuing education in leadership, children's rights and HR management, ensuring her skills remain fully up to date.
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Professional background
2026. Lawyer for Kulik Hottelier.
2023 - 2025. Legal internship at Kulik Hottelier, under Attorney Damien Hottelier.
2023. Scientific collaborator at Kinderschutz Schweiz Foundation, focusing on children's rights policy.
2021 - 2023. President of the Child and Adult Protection Authority (APEA) of Sierre.
2018 - 2020. Legal clerk at APEA Sierre.
2016. Worked with minor asylum seekers at Paidos association, Geneva.
2016. Research on children's rights at NGO Enfants du Monde.
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Languages
English
French
German
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Get in touch
Please contact Carole by e-mail (carole.vymazal@khlegal.ch) or by phone. She usually returns calls and messages within 24 hours. She usually returns calls and messages within 24 hours.
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