Hello all,
I am a non-EU national and married to a Swiss (he is also working in Switzerland). We were married in Switzerland just 1 yr ago but now living in France (just near the border of Geneva). We just have a baby. My husband is very emotionally abusive to me and expressed his intentions to divorce me. If i divorce him before the 3 years living together, will I be able to stay in Switzerland because of my baby? My baby is born in Switzerland. I also do not have work because I am taking care of my baby.
Also, if my research is correct, even if my spouse does not agree, provided that we have lived separately for at least two years, i can still ask for a divorce.
Question: in the 2 years we are separated, can I still ask money from my spouse? Since i do not have work because I am taking care of our baby, how can I move out of the house and afford a rent? I'm not even sure if I am allowed to stay in Switzerland because I only have a residence permit in France. Is there some kind of organization in Geneva where i can find help? i am really so frustrated and depressed. My family is far away and The postpartum is already difficult š.
Greatly appreciate all your answers!
I doubt that you will be able to come and stay in Switzerland as you do not live here?
Check out what the rules are in France.
Anyway, good luck.
If your husband is the father and he is Swiss than your child is also Swiss. However, I do not know if you can live in Switzerland.
Perhaps a womenās shelter may help. https://www.frauenhaeuser.ch/en/womeā¦r-geneva-avvec
This is just info I found by googling, as I donāt know much about how France treats foreign victims of domestic violenceā¦ but this looks to be a good summary:
https://www.ldh-france.org/wp-contenā¦ETRANGERES.pdf
Starting from page 30 might apply to your situation.
Hereās another site:
https://www.infomigrants.net/fr/postā¦estic-violence
You have a lot to consider - seeking legal counsel with issues around divorce, financial issues, residency permit issues in France - but most important, your childās welfare.
Your best bet as a place to start is likely an organization helping foreign victims of domestic violence. Because you areresident in France now, this is where you should likely start.
Do you speak French? If not, do you have someone close who can help you navigate the French legal system and bureaucracy?
And, are you at risk of immediate violence now? If so, your first priority would be to get to a safe place with your child.
Here is a map of details of center for victims of domestic violence:
https://orientationviolences.hubertine.fr
Wishing you all the best.
Some good advice above, but what a difficult situation. I am sorry to hear.
The fact you live in France makes things quite a bit more difficult. You need to contact one of the organisations mentionned above and seek advice. We know just too little about your circumstances to be able to help. But you can't 'remain in Switzerland, as you are not resident in Switzerland. And even then.
Fingers crossed you get advice from experts soon. Bonne chance.
thank you for your help! i will look into this.