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Zurich · Family law
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Family lawyer in Zurich
Divorce, separation and maintenance in Zurich are heard at first instance by the Bezirksgericht Zürich. A family lawyer stands by you, whether you reach an agreement or not.
- No practitioner in this area in the canton
Zurich lies in the Zurich district, in the canton of Zurich.
Zurich lies in the Zurich district, in the canton of Zurich.
Family law
Your practitioners in Zurich
No practitioner in this area is registered in the canton of Zurich yet. The practitioners below consult by video, anywhere in Switzerland.
Nearest first: practitioners in this area in Zurich, then the district and the canton, then those who consult by video.
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The competent authority
Where does your case go in Zurich?
Before you consult, it helps to know who decides. Here is the competent authority for Zurich, with its official website.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), swisstopo
- Civil
Common situations
Situations in this area
Each page explains a common situation, the steps and the deadlines, and puts you in touch with a verified practitioner.
- 01Divorce and family
Amicable divorce
Prepare the agreements you have in mind on the children, housing and finances.
Read the situation - 02Divorce and family
Contested divorce
Take stock of the disagreements, the financial documents and any urgent measures.
Read the situation - 03Divorce and family
Separating as a couple
Identify the immediate questions about housing, children and finances.
Read the situation - 04Divorce and family
- 05Divorce and family
Maintenance payments
Prepare details of income, expenses and how the children’s care is arranged.
Read the situation - 06Divorce and family
Division of property and assets
Gather information on accounts, property, debts and the matrimonial property regime.
Read the situation - 07Divorce and family
Rights of unmarried parents
Clarify legal parentage, parental authority, care arrangements and maintenance.
Read the situation
Frequently asked questions
Your questions in Zurich
Local answers, checked against official sources. A practitioner can look at your situation in detail.
See all questionsFamily law: which authority is competent in Zurich?
As a rule: Bezirksgericht Zürich. Depending on the dispute, another authority may be competent; a practitioner checks this and the deadlines before you take any step.
Family law: how do I choose a practitioner in Zurich?
On ora., every lawyer is checked against a cantonal bar register and every legal adviser holds a Swiss law degree. Compare languages spoken, fees shown and availability, then book an appointment.
Can I consult by video?
Yes, when the practitioner offers it. The video appointment takes place on ora., and you pay on ora. when you book.
Other areas
Other areas in Zurich
Areas in which verified practitioners practise in the canton of Zurich have their own page. The others remain available by video.
All practitioners in Zurich- Employment law
- Commercial law
- Contract law
- Property law
- Landlord and tenant law
- Criminal law
- Immigration law
- Succession law
- Intellectual property law
- Insurance law
- Tax law
- Debt enforcement law
- Administrative law
- Data protection law
- Arbitration
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Find your practitioner in Zurich
Choose an area of law: the directory opens on the practitioners who work near you.
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