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Separation & Divorce

No two separations are identical. Our family law department supports clients through the challenging period of separation or divorce, analysing relevant statutory provisions and sharing our expertise. Our specialists have extensive experience in navigating complex litigation and negotiating pragmatic agreements. In urgent situations, our team is prepared to act swiftly and effectively.

We provide advice on custody rights, maintenance payments, asset tracing, and potential asset freezing tactics. Our experts collaborate closely with legal specialists abroad, private detectives, financial advisors, and accountants as part of our integrated approach.

News Family Law

Josef Alkatout joins the International Academy of Family Lawyers

Borel & Barbey is pleased to announce that Head of Family Law Josef Alkatout has just joined the International Academy of Family Lawyers – IAFL as a new Fellow. Subject...
27 January 2026

AIJA Wealth Lab : Bringing the next generation into the family fold | Geneva, 13-15 November

Josef Alkatout (Family), Julia Henninger (Private Clients) and Jérémie Sommaruga (Tax) will represent Borel & Barbey at the upcoming AIJA Wealth Lab: Bringing the Next Generation into the Family Fold,...
10 November 2025

Name Change – New Parliamentary Developments and a Reminder for Cohabiting Couples

The question of family names has once again come to the forefront of debates in Switzerland. Since 2013, married couples have no longer been able to bear a double surname...
7 October 2025