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Art. 159 Schweizerisches Zivilgesetzbuch (ZGB)
ZGB; Erste Abteilung: Das Eherecht; Fünfter Titel: Die Wirkungen der Ehe im Allgemeinen; A. Eheliche Gemeinschaft; Rechte und Pflichten der Ehegatten
Art. 159 ZGB
Durch die Trauung werden die Ehegatten zur ehelichen Gemeinschaft verbunden.
Sie verpflichten sich gegenseitig, das Wohl der Gemeinschaft in einträchtigem Zusammenwirken zu wahren und für die Kinder gemeinsam zu sorgen.
Sie schulden einander Treue und Beistand.
Gerichtsentscheide zu dieser Bestimmung (462)
VVGE.2005.06.Nr.20 · ow (Art. 159 ZGB)
Lawyer representing spouse not entitled to party compensation.
Cited as the basis for the husband's duty to represent his wife in the appeal proceedings, negating a claim for party compensation based on a contractual representation relationship.
ZKREK.2004.347 · so (Art. 159 Abs. 3 und 163 Abs. 1 ZGB)
Spousal Maintenance Imputation in Free Legal Aid Applications
These articles regarding spousal support obligations were considered in the reasoning leading to the decision regarding the eligibility for free legal aid, although they were only mentioned in the headnote and reasoning, not explicitly in a dispositive order.
RBOG.2005.Nr.4 · tg (Art. 159 ZGB)
Spousal Obligation to Advance Litigation Costs and Right to Reimbursement
Cited as part of the legal basis concerning the obligation of the capable spouse to advance costs to the indigent spouse (related to mutual assistance).
RBOG.2000.Nr.4 · tg (Art. 159 ZGB)
Judicial Separation Prerequisites and Subsequent Divorce After Mandatory Separation Period
Cited as the general obligation of spouses to maintain the marital union if the conditions of Art. 175 ZGB are not met.
JAAC 53.15 (Art. 159 Abs. 2 ZGB)
Telecommunication Providers' Detailed Bills and Personality Rights
This provision regarding the marital duty to preserve the community's welfare is used to argue against a spouse using detailed billing for surveillance.
BB.2025.72 (art. 159 cpv. 3 CC)
DNA Analysis for Organized Crime and Drug Trafficking Upheld
This provision relates to the duty of mutual support between spouses.
ZOR.2024.11 · ag (Art. 159 i.V.m. Art. 163 Abs. 1 ZGB)
Custody and Support Modification Amidst Divorce
Cited in the reasoning as the basis for spousal duty to advance legal costs.
ZSU.2025.101 · ag (Art. 159 Abs. 3 ZGB)
Party Ordered to Repay Legal Aid Costs Due to Lack of Cooperation
This provision, related to the duty of assistance between spouses, was applied to determine financial capacity for repayment of legal aid.
F-4106/2024 (Art. 159 al. 1 CC)
Facilitated Naturalization Fraudulent Due to Marital Instability
Cited in relation to the formal existence of a marriage as a prerequisite for marital union in the context of naturalization.
S1 24 129 · vs (Art. 159 Abs. 2 und 3 ZGB)
Disability Benefits Denial Upheld Based on Employment Status Assessment
Cited in the reasoning regarding the spousal duty of support, which is relevant to the duty to mitigate damages.
A/3915/2024 · ge (art. 159 al. 3 CC)
Appeal of Social Assistance Denial Due to De Facto Family Unit Finding
Cited by analogy when defining the criteria for stable cohabitation (duty of fidelity and assistance).
200 2024 177 · be (Art. 159 und 163 des Schweizerischen Zivilgesetzbuches [ZGB, SR 210])
Municipality v. Social Assistance Recipients on Grounds of Undeclared Work and Lack of Cooperation
Cited in the reasoning concerning mutual duty of assistance and maintenance in marriage, but not explicitly in the dispositive.
101 2024 142 · fr (art. 159 al. 3 CC)
Appeal Regarding Provisional Measures in Divorce: Maintenance Amounts and Cohabitation Status
Cited in reasoning concerning the maintenance obligation between spouses, not in the final orders.
PVG 2024 4 · gr (Art. 159 Abs. 3 ZGB)
Caregiver Retirement Age and Employment Eligibility for Health Insurance Reimbursement
This article concerning the spousal duty of assistance was cited as a factor to be considered when assessing the economic viability of the care services provided by the spouse.
ZSU.2024.113 · ag (Art. 159 Abs. 3 ZGB)
Mother's Custody and Visitation Appeal Dismissed
Cited as the basis for the spousal obligation of mutual assistance, including for legal costs.