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# Practical Guide

I want joint parental authority

Since 2014, joint parental authority is the rule, including for unmarried parents (art. 296 al. 2 CC). For married parents, joint parental authority is automatic. For unmarried parents, it is established by joint declaration with the civil registry office or with the APEA…

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parental authority joint not married declaration APEA

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