Federal Act on Private International Law (PILA)
Inserted by Annex No 17 of the Same-Sex Partnerships Act of 18 June 2004, in force since 1 Jan. 2007 (AS 2005 5685; BBl 2003 1288). Amended by No I 5 of the FA of 15 June 2012 on Measures against Forced Marriages, in force since 1 July 2013 (AS 2013 1035; BBl 2011 2185).
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I. Application of Chapter 3
Art. 65a
The provisions of Chapter 3 apply by analogy to registered partnerships.
Art. 65a — Amended by Annex No 2 of the FA of 18 Dec. 2020 (Marriage for All), in force since 1 July 2022 (AS 2021 747; BBl 2019 8595; 2020 1273).
Art. 65b
Repealed by Annex No 2 of the FA of 18 Dec. 2020 (Marriage for All), with effect from 1 July 2022 (AS 2021 747; BBl 2019 8595; 2020 1273).
II. Applicable law
Art. 65c
Where the law applicable pursuant to Chapter 3 contains no provisions on registered partnerships, its marital law is applicable.
Art. 65c — Amended by Annex No 2 of the FA of 18 Dec. 2020 (Marriage for All), in force since 1 July 2022 (AS 2021 747; BBl 2019 8595; 2020 1273).
Art. 65d
Repealed by Annex No 2 of the FA of 18 Dec. 2020 (Marriage for All), with effect from 1 July 2022 (AS 2021 747; BBl 2019 8595; 2020 1273).