Parting ways in Lausanne (PMCU)

Advice from a separation lawyer

In a nutshell…


Separation proceedings, even if agreed between the spouses, often involve a multitude of legal and procedural issues.

What’s more, the costs of a specialist lawyer are often difficult to anticipate, which can create additional difficulties and frustrations.

With our all-inclusive packages, you retain full control over the costs of your separation, while benefiting from the advice of a barrister.

Conditions for separating in Switzerland?

  • Be a married couple, and
  • one of the spouses must live in Switzerland, and
  • whether you are Swiss or foreign.

What are your advantages over other sites?

  • Simple, fast and transparent operation.
  • We don’t sell draft documents.
  • You are supervised by a licensed lawyer.
  • You control your costs.
  • You benefit from absolute attorney-client privilege.
  • The lawyer guarantees the strictest confidentiality.

Separation = Protective Measures for the Conjugal Union = PMCU

3 terms and a single concept

Protective Measures for the Conjugal Union (PMCU) allow you to settle your differences with your spouse, such as :

  • contributions to the maintenance of children and/or spouse
  • assignment of domicile
  • custody and visiting rights

An initial consultation

from 60 min to CHF 220.00

Take stock of your situation with a specialist lawyer.

Would you like to make an appointment without your partner?
Not sure you want to part ways?
Do you have any questions?
Is your situation unclear?
Are you hesitating between separation and divorce?


Opt for an initial consultation with a lawyer.

You will then decide whether you wish to proceed, and our lawyers will give you the cost of your divorce / separation / dissolution according to your case. Appointments available in person or by videoconference.

Next steps

  1. Make an appointment with one of our lawyers
  2. We’ll work out the next steps together
  3. One of our lawyers drafts the deeds (agreement and petition)
  4. You validate acts
  5. We send the deeds to the court
  6. We accompany you to court hearings
  7. We check the judgment

Make an appointment now

by calling our secretariat or filling in the form below.
Appointments can be made in person or by videoconference.

+41 21 577 66 19