Swiss family-law lawyer pushes to eliminate the "geschieden" civil status label
Family-law attorney Anaïs Brodard is advocating for the removal of the civil status "geschieden" in Switzerland, with backing from the Federal Council.
Anaïs Brodard, a specialist in divorce and family law, has launched a campaign to scrap the "geschieden" civil status, describing it as an outdated label. She first raised the issue during a broadcast on the French-speaking Swiss broadcaster RTS. The Federal Council has expressed support for a motion that would eliminate the designation from official records.
