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Practical advice for separated parents in Switzerland: custody schedules, shared expenses, documents, paperwork and calm day-to-day organisation.

Shared Expenses 9 min

Health insurance premiums 2027: what separated parents need to settle before 30 November

Swiss health insurance premiums rise by 5.0% on average in 2027, and a child's premium now averages CHF 128.10 a month. Across two households, the increase raises questions an intact family never has to ask: who owes the premium, who picks the deductible, who may switch insurer, and whose account the refunds land in. Here is the full picture, backed by the law, ahead of the 30 November deadline.

13.10.2026 Read

CoParent News 7 min

The CoParent.ch professional space: what a mediator, lawyer or APEA guardian can see, and what they never will

CoParent.ch has just launched a dedicated space for separation professionals: family mediators, lawyers and APEA guardians. A free account, read-only access, and structural limits nothing can lift. Here is how it works in practice, and what it offers from day one.

17.09.2026 Read

CoParent News 6 min

September news: split the school holidays, handle an unexpected day, customise appointment categories

Three new features land in the CoParent calendar today, all born from situations separated parents face every year: sharing school holidays without a spreadsheet, absorbing a same-day change without a text-message negotiation, and adapting appointment categories to your children's real life.

11.09.2026 Read

Why CoParent 10 min

Why CoParent is the solution for organising shared custody in Switzerland

Text messages that escalate, a different calendar in each parent's head, a spreadsheet nobody has updated in two years, a receipt that goes missing right when the bill needs splitting. Here is exactly why CoParent solves these situations where a calendar, a messaging app or a spreadsheet stop.

22.08.2026 Read

Practical Advice 5 min

When conflict leaves the home: the consequences of disparaging the other parent after a separation

After a separation, anger and hurt can spill beyond the private sphere. When one parent systematically portrays the other in a negative light to their personal or professional circle, the consequences can be significant. For both parents' reputation, for their ability to communicate and, above all, for their children.

15.07.2026 Read

CoParent News 4 min

CoParent.ch Has Launched: the App Is Now Open to Everyone

After several months of closed beta alongside pilot families in French-speaking Switzerland, CoParent.ch is now available to all separated parents in Switzerland. No more waiting list: sign-up is open, with a 14-day free trial and no credit card required.

08.07.2026 Read

Practical Advice 9 min

Communication Between Co-Parents: 7 Rules for a Constructive Dialogue About Custody

Disagreements over schedules, tension during exchanges, messages that land badly... Communication between ex-partners is often the first obstacle to peaceful custody. Here are 7 concrete rules to improve your day-to-day life.

25.06.2026 Read

Custody Planning 8 min

Shared Custody Schedules in Switzerland: 2-2-3, 7-7, 5-2 - a Complete Guide

Alternating week, 2-2-3, 7-7 or 5-2: which custody schedule should you choose for your situation? This guide compares the most common arrangements in French-speaking Switzerland.

21.06.2026 Read

Shared Expenses 7 min

Shared Expenses Between Separated Parents in Switzerland: a Practical Guide 2026

After a separation, who pays for what for the children? Medical costs, activities, clothing: here are the rules and best practices to avoid conflict.

14.06.2026 Read

Official Documents 6 min

Custody Certificate in Switzerland: What Is It For and How Do You Get One?

Does your child's school ask for a custody certificate? Do your employer or family allowance office need proof? Here is everything you need to know.

07.06.2026 Read

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