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# Practical Guide
I want to divorce
Divorce may be requested by joint petition of both spouses (art. 111 CC) or by unilateral application after 2 years of separation (art. 114 CC). Divorce by joint petition is faster: the spouses file an agreement governing the effects of the divorce (maintenance, custody, division of marital property regime…
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- CC 114 — Divorce following separation of 2 years
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Critical Deadlines
- # Choice of Procedure Type — preparation (CC 111 / CC 114 / CC 115)
- Preparation of agreement on ancillary effects — under 60 days (CC 111 / CC 140 / CC 285 / CC 122)
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- Court hearing(s) — 3-12 months according to canton
- Judgment and registration — 30 days appeal deadline (CC 119 / CC 122)
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