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Divorce procedure

In Switzerland, you can apply for divorce by mutual consent, or by unilateral petition. The conditions and duration of the procedure can vary if one of the spouses refuses a divorce. 

Note

You are not required to have a lawyer to get a divorce. However, if one of the spouses refuses a divorce or if there are financial or property disputes, you may want to get legal advice.
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