Facts
- [A.] and [C.] are the parents of [B.] . After their separation in 2007 and divorce in 2012, [C.] had sole custody of [B.] . - In 2013, [B.] filed a maintenance claim against her parents after her father [A.] had stopped the maintenance payments due to her reaching majority. - The Cantonal Court ordered [A.] to pay maintenance contributions to [B.] . [A.] and [B.] then filed an appeal with the Federal Supreme Court.Considerations
- The Federal Supreme Court examined whether it is personally reasonable for [A.] to pay maintenance for the adult [B.] . It took into account the lack of contact between the father and daughter, the reasons for it, and the financial circumstances of the parties involved. - The Federal Supreme Court concluded that it is personally reasonable for [A.] to pay maintenance for the adult [B.] , as the lack of contact cannot be attributed solely to [B.] and [A.] bears co-responsibility for it. - Regarding the needs and…