Bern, Switzerland (20 Minutes, Fre) – The current mandatory period of two months for couples who are divorcing to reflect on ending their marriage, after their hearing by a judge, could well end for couples divorcing by mutual consent, on “friendly” terms. The judicial commission of the upper house of the Swiss parliament 16 June recommended that the period be abolished, based on its ineffectiveness. The judge would maintain the right to hold several hearings, however, if he senses tha one member of the couple is reluctant.
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News story, GenevaLunch, 17 June 2009.
Filed under: Politics
Tags: divorce, judge, mutual consent, reflection period, Swiss news, Switzerland
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