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# Practical Guide
I have questions about the registered partnership
Since 1 July 2022, marriage has been open to same-sex couples in Switzerland. The LPart (Registered Partnership Act) no longer permits the conclusion of new partnerships, but existing partnerships remain valid. Registered partners can convert them into marriage by… The text is already in correct English and contains no terms requiring the preferred glossary translations.)
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Applicable Law Articles
- Federal Act on the Collective Investment Schemes - Part 1 (Note: This appears to be a short reference to a legal document. If you need a more complete translation of a longer text, please provide the full content.) — Registered partnership — principle
- LPart 29 — Dissolution of the partnership
- CC 462 — Succession Rights of the Spouse/Partner
Critical Deadlines
- # Preparation of Documents — immediate
- Filing of the Request with the Civil Registry Office — in the 14 days (LPart 5)
- Examination and Celebration Period — according to cantonal availability (generally 1 to 3 months)
- Administrative Appeal — 30 days from notification (LPart / cantonal law)
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