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Art. 175 Swiss Civil Code (CC)

CC; Division One: Marital Law; Title Five: General Effects of Marriage; K. Protection of the marital union; II. Court measures; 3. Suspension of joint household; a. Grounds
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Art. 175 CC

A spouse is entitled to suspend the joint household for as long as his or her personality rights or financial security or the welfare of the family are seriously endangered by living together.

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Court Decisions Applying This Provision (125)

41/2003/7 · sh (Art. 175 ZGB)
Broad Interpretation of Grounds for Unilateral Household Termination in Marriage
This article defines the conditions under which a spouse may request the dissolution of the common household, which is the core subject matter of the decision.
22 06 38 · lu (Art. 175 ZGB)
Judicial Approval Required for Spousal Maintenance Agreements in Separation Proceedings
This provision is cited in the operative part by implication, as the entire case concerns the requirements for spousal maintenance agreements in proceedings under Art. 175 ZGB, leading to the dismissal of the appeal.
22 01 92 · lu (Art. 175 ZGB)
Obligor's Current Tax Liability in Spousal and Child Support Calculations
The case originated from proceedings under this article regarding provisional measures in separation proceedings.
RBOG.2001.Nr.6 · tg (Art. 175 ZGB)
Separation of Household as Precursor to No-Fault Divorce
The court modified its previous interpretation of this article to allow separation when the goal is to initiate divorce proceedings under Art. 114 ZGB.
RBOG.2000.Nr.4 · tg (Art. 175 ZGB)
Judicial Separation Prerequisites and Subsequent Divorce After Mandatory Separation Period
The court explicitly mentions this article as the condition under which separation of the marital home can be granted in protection of marriage proceedings.
RBOG.2001.Nr.06 · tg (Art. 175 ZGB)
Marital Protection Proceedings and Absolute Right to Divorce Interpretation
The court changed its previous practice regarding the interpretation of this article to align it with the new divorce law (Art. 114 ZGB).
RBOG.2001.Nr.6 · tg (Art. 175 ZGB)
Separation Under Divorce Law Interpreted Broadly to Uphold Right to Divorce
Cited as the provision governing the right to separate cohabitation, whose interpretation is broadened in light of Art. 114 ZGB.
ZKBER.2025.26 · so (Art. 175 ZGB)
Custody and Support Appeal Regarding Minor Children
Cited as background law regarding the termination of the marital household, which triggers the regulation of consequences of separation.
LE220067 · zh (Art. 175 ZGB)
Divorce Protection Measures Appeal: Income Imputation and Spousal Support Modification
Provision regarding separation of spouses.
LE220067 · zh (Art. 175 ZGB)
Divorce Protection Measures Appeal: Income Imputation and Spousal Support Modification
The provision under which the applicant requested permission for separation.
ZSU.2023.254 · ag (Art. 175 ZGB)
Spousal Support Calculation Based on Later Separation Date
Cited to establish the grounds for separation and the conditions for the dissolution of the common household.
SB.2023.00096 · zh (Art. 175 ZGB)
Taxation of Unestablished Marital Property Equalization Claims
This provision, concerning the matrimonial property regime, was cited in relation to the nature of spousal property claims.
ZSU.2023.15 · ag (Art. 175 ZGB)
Spousal Support and Legal Costs Deposit Dispute
Cited as the legal basis for the dissolution of the marital household.
C/20250/2022 · ge (art. 175 CC)
Spousal Support Calculation and Date of Marital Separation Appeal
Used in the reasoning to establish the basis for the cessation of marital life, which was then judicially determined in the final order.
SB.2022.00113 · zh (Art. 175 ZGB)
Taxation of Separated Spouses - Undivided Marriage Status
Relevant for determining separate living arrangements of spouses, which is a prerequisite for separate taxation.