Divorce

What happens in the event of a divorce?

In the event of a divorce in Switzerland, the pension fund assets accumulated during the marriage are generally divided. Each spouse is generally entitled to half of the assets acquired during the marriage. The division takes the form of an equalization payment to the pension fund or to a vested benefits account of the other partner.

Since January 1, 2017, joint assets have also been divided if one of the spouses already receives a disability or retirement pension from the 2nd pillar.

Under certain conditions, the divorced spouse is also entitled to benefits from the pension fund.

The court is responsible for definitively determining the amount to be transferred.