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Nov 18, 2011 @ 14:43

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"The Swiss government has decided separated parents should automatically have joint custody of their children except in cases involving the specific protection of the child.

When a couple splits or gets divorced, custody of their children will be shared without the need for a prior agreement or the approval of a judge.

Justice Minister Simonetta Sommaruga said on Thursday that the Federal Council considered the move obvious, since a child has the right to build an autonomous relationship with both father and mother...."

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"The Swiss government has decided separated parents should automatically have joint custody of their children except in cases involving the specific protection of the child.

When a couple splits or gets divorced, custody of their children will be shared without the need for a prior agreement or the approval of a judge.

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Nov 18, 2011 @ 16:09

About bloody time

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About bloody time

Matt S, Nov 18, 2011 @ 16:09

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Nov 18, 2011 @ 16:18

well it sounds great in theory unfortunately its not as straight forward as it sounds even with shared custody the children normally end up staying more with one parent.

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well it sounds great in theory unfortunately its not as straight forward as it sounds even with shared custody the children normally end up staying more with one parent.

Fiona B, Nov 18, 2011 @ 16:18

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Nov 18, 2011 @ 16:27

well it sounds great in theory unfortunately its not as straight forward as it sounds even with shared custody the children normally end up staying more with one parent.

Nov 18, 11 16:18

Custody should still be shared equally, regardless of the practicals.

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Custody should still be shared equally, regardless of the practicals.

FerneyL, Nov 18, 2011 @ 16:27

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Nov 18, 2011 @ 16:32

Custody should still be shared equally, regardless of the practicals.

Nov 18, 11 16:27

yes but in some situations its not always possible to share equally.

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yes but in some situations its not always possible to share equally.

Fiona B, Nov 18, 2011 @ 16:32

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Nov 18, 2011 @ 16:37

Practical arrangements, such as everyone agreeing the child lives most of the time with one of the parents, should not influence the formal rights of the other parent. Surely, there is arbitration, in case of disputes.

Anyway, this development has been long overdue.

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Anyway, this development has been long overdue.

FerneyL, Nov 18, 2011 @ 16:37

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