The Affidavit Of Voluntary Relinquishment Of Parental Rights is a critical legal instrument under Swiss law used when a parent wishes to voluntarily terminate their parental rights and responsibilities. This document is typically employed in adoption proceedings, cases where one parent is unable or unwilling to maintain parental responsibilities, or situations where both parents are relinquishing rights to enable state guardianship. The affidavit must comply with the Swiss Civil Code (ZGB/CC) and requires careful preparation to ensure all legal requirements are met. It includes comprehensive information about the parent's voluntary decision, the affected children, and acknowledgments of the permanent nature of the relinquishment. The document must be properly notarized and typically requires review and approval from the local Child Protection Authority (KESB/APEA). Given its serious and irreversible nature, the affidavit usually requires the declarant to demonstrate they have received proper legal counsel and are making an informed decision.

1. Declaration Header: Formal introduction stating the type of document and jurisdiction (Switzerland)

2. Declarant Information: Full legal name, date of birth, current address, and identification details of the parent relinquishing rights

3. Child Information: Full legal name, date of birth, place of birth, and current residence of the child(ren) involved

4. Statement of Capacity: Declaration that the parent is of sound mind and legally capable of making this decision

5. Voluntary Statement: Express statement that the relinquishment is voluntary and made without coercion or duress

6. Acknowledgment of Rights: Detailed listing of parental rights being relinquished and acknowledgment of understanding these rights

7. Acknowledgment of Permanence: Statement acknowledging the permanent and irrevocable nature of the relinquishment

8. Waiver of Notice: Statement waiving right to notice of future legal proceedings regarding the child

9. Declaration of Understanding: Statement confirming understanding of the legal consequences and having received legal counsel

10. Execution: Date, signature block, and notarization section