Parental conflict escalates: Federal court decides on custody!

Parental conflict escalates: Federal court decides on custody!

A sensational case recently caused a sensation in Switzerland: a 16-year-old child was allowed to change his gender entry in the civil status register against his parents' wishes. The Federal Court of Justice made it clear that parental consent is not required for this change. The parents had previously challenged that the responsible officer was not qualified to assess their child's capacity. Instead, they called for an assessment by an experienced psychiatrist who could take into account the far-reaching consequences of such a decision, he reported Daily Gazette.

There is a dramatic story in the background: the child had asked his parents in a letter to change his gender, which led to the involvement of psychiatrists who supported the wish. After a suicidal crisis, the child was reported to child protection authorities and parental custody was temporarily withdrawn. Supported by the Christian organization ADF International, the parents launched a campaign against the state and their own child, engaging in a bitter legal battle that attracted public attention. The case became so prominent that even Elon Musk entered the discussion by voicing his concerns on social media , like the Aargauer Zeitung reported.

Parental concern in focus