All articles by Hans Martin Allemann

Is immigration to Switzerland still attractive to persons with no gainful activity in Switzerland?

Is immigration to Switzerland still attractive to persons with no gainful activity in Switzerland? Switzerland is an attractive country and is granting substantial tax benefits to immigrating foreigners. The advantages of Switzerland include: (1) Residence permit granted to EU-citizens without major problems, (2) Purchase of real property possible, (3) Low tax rates in certain cantons, (4) Lump-sum taxation, (5) No inheritance tax for spouses and children in most cantons. Is immigration to Switzerland still attractive to persons with no...

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The benefits of mediation in family disputes

Can mediation solve family disputes? And if so what are the benefits of mediation in family disputes? Families are complex systems with several players. The way in which they function involves a combination of rational and emotional elements. It is only natural that people with their own individual talents, interests and perspectives do not always get along harmoniously. Spouses, children (clash of generations) and other members of the family system can all experience conflicts. Can mediation solve family disputes? Isolated and limited...

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