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Adoption

In Switzerland you can adopt a child as either a couple or a single parent. The adoption process can take several years. The welfare of the child is always paramount.

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Since the introduction of marriage for all on 1 July 2022, same-sex couples have also been able to marry and adopt a child together.
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