Official Directory of Legal Resources, Support Services & Vital Information
Barne-, ungdoms og familiedirektoratet (Bufdir) gir i dette rundskrivet en samlet oversikt over de regler som gjelder for barnevernets ansvar, oppgaver og saksbehandling etter at ny barnevernslov trådte i kraft 1. januar 2023. Rundskrivet er en oppdatert versjon av Retningslinjer for saksbehandling i barneverntjenesten 08/2022...
Barne-, ungdoms og familiedirektoratet (Bufdir) gir i dette rundskrivet en samlet oversikt over de regler som gjelder for barnevernets ansvar, oppgaver og saksbehandling etter at ny barnevernslov trådte i kraft 1. januar 2023. Rundskrivet er en oppdatert versjon av Retningslinjer for saksbehandling i barneverntjenesten 08/2022...
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In today’s Grand Chamber judgment1 in the case of Abdi Ibrahim v. Norway (application no. 15379/16) the European Court of Human Rights held, unanimously, that there had been: a violation of Article 8 (right to respect for private and family life) of the European Convention on Human Rights.
The Child Welfare Services has faced intense criticism over the past decade. While the agency has made mistakes, it continues to improve in its mission to protect children and support parents.
Official English translation of the Act of 8 April 1981 No. 7 relating to Children and Parents.
The Directorate for Children, Youth and Family Affairs guide on legal splits between custody and residence.
Direct access to the European Court of Human Rights database filtered for Article 8 cases against Norway.
Resource for citizens seeking investigation into administrative injustice by child welfare authorities.
The national 24/7 helpline for anyone experiencing domestic violence or threats.
Information on applying for a residence permit under the "abuse rule" (mishandlingsbestemmelsen).
50 år i frontlinjen for kvinners rettigheter Festskrift til Juridisk rådgivning for kvinner (JURK)
The court ruled that removing parental responsibility to facilitate adoption in a different religious context is a human rights breach.
Professional legal insight into how access rights are enforced in practice and what to do when a resident parent obstructs your time.
Norsk organisasjon for rådgivning og støtte i adopsjonssaker.
Offisiell lovtekst for Adopsjonsloven i Lovdata.
Rettshjelp og systemarbeid for barns rettigheter.
Offisiell lovtekst for Barnelova i Lovdata.
Offisiell lovtekst for Barnevernsloven i Lovdata.
Offisiell lovtekst for Bioteknologiloven i Lovdata.
The official Regjeringen guide on how residence (bosted) and access (samvær) are determined and the requirement for mediation (mekling).
Offisiell Bufdir-side om adopsjon i Norge.
Bufdir-informasjon om beredskapshjem og akutte plasseringer.
Bufdir-side om godtgjøring, utgifter og rettigheter for fosterhjem.
Bufdir-informasjon om fosterhjem i familie og nettverk.
Fagstøtte og retningslinjer for fosterhjemsarbeid i kommunene.
The case originated in an application (no. 37283/13) against the Kingdom of Norway lodged with the Court under Article 34 of the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms (“the Convention”) by five Norwegian nationals, Ms Trude Strand Lobben, her children, X and Y, and her parents, Ms Sissel and Mr Leif Lobben, on 12 April 2013.
Detailed judgment on the "severity" of contact restrictions. Essential for fathers whose contact is being reduced to nothing.
A comprehensive breakdown of Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights—your fundamental right to a family life and protection from unlawful state interference.
Official ECHR Knowledge Sharing (KS) guide focusing specifically on contact rights enjoyed by parents under Article 8.
Fylkesmannen peker på at foreldreansvaret svekkes jo eldre barnet blir og spesielt fra barnet fyller 15 år. Foreldre vil ikke nødvendigvis ha rett på informasjon de tidligere trengte for å følge opp sitt foreldreansvar. Spørsmålet er imidlertid om foreldrene mister alle rettigheter til partsinnsyn i alle dokumenter og annen informasjon i barnevernssaken i det barnet fyller 18 år?
Forskrift om fosterhjem – rettigheter og plikter.
Full text of the Hague Convention on intercountry adoption.
Dersom du ønsker innsyn i opplysninger om deg som er registrert hos NAV eller barnevernet, skal kravet rettes direkte til virksomheten som har opplysningene. Innsyn hos NAV og barneverntjenesten Vi har skrevet en egen artikkel om den generelle retten til innsyn med unntak. Når du er part i en sak hos forvaltningen, som for eksempel NAV eller barnevernet, har du også rett til å få innsyn i sakens dokumenter etter reglene om partsinnsyn i forvaltningsloven § 18.
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A global support network providing education and monthly meetings specifically for "targeted" parents and family members.
Academic and judicial research into Norway’s child welfare crisis, analyzing why the system repeatedly fails to meet international human rights standards.
A critical ruling where the ECHR found that restricting a parent to only 6 visits a year was a violation of Article 8.
A massive joint judgment proving that the state cannot simply authorize adoption and strip parental rights without a genuine path to reunification.
Hva om barnet ikke vil til enten mamma eller pappa etter at foreldrene har flyttet fra hverandre?
Critical Skatteetaten resources for registering parental responsibility, obtaining birth certificates, and managing your child’s National Registry data.
Official government hearing note on the upcoming reforms to the Children Act, focusing on equal parental responsibility and preventing contact sabotage.
The 2021 NIM report detailing why the European Court of Human Rights repeatedly finds Norway guilty of violating family rights in child welfare cases.
The central gateway for all public services in Norway regarding child-rearing, financial support, and legal obligations.
One of the first things you notice about Norway when you visit is how beautiful it is. But there is a very dark side of Norway that most of the world knows nothing about. It's called Barnevernet, and it can be as cold and brutal as the Norwegian winter. Barnevernet means "child welfare." It's Norway's network of local child protection service offices. But to its victims, Barnevernet means anything but protecting children.
Ny barnevernssak avvist av EMD EMD har i dag avgjort nok en barnevernssak. Saken, som gjaldt begrensninger i samvær, ble avvist.
A recovery-based community offering 12-step support meetings and the "Family Disappeared" podcast for parents facing erasure.
Detailed analysis of parental alienation (foreldrefiendtlighetssyndrom) and how the system often ignores the systematic removal of a parent from a child’s life.
The leading international nonprofit for researchers and legal professionals. Excellent for citing peer-reviewed data and the "Five-Factor Model" in court.
A critical resource for ECHR case law (Article 8) regarding "contact frustration" and state failures in parental equality.
Lov om barnevern (barnevernsloven) og lov om endringer i barnevernloven Til innholdsfortegnelse Barne- og familiedepartementet 18 Saksbehandlingsregler
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The County Governor’s guide on how to administratively enforce access rights and parental responsibility when the other parent or the state refuses to comply.
Strand Lobben and Others v. Norway: from Age of Subsidiarity to Age of Redundancy?
Ms Strand Lobben became pregnant in 2008. At the time she did not have a permanent home and was temporarily living with family. After giving birth, she agreed to move into a family centre organised by the child welfare authorities so that she could receive support. The following month, the mother left the facility and child welfare authorities took the child into immediate and compulsory care on the grounds that the mother was not providing the care necessary for the child. For a period, Ms. Strand Lobben was permitted court ordered visits, and during this time she married and had a second child who remained in her care. In 2011 the County Social Welfare Board terminated her parental responsibilities for the child and allowed the foster family to apply for adoption. The City Court upheld the Board’s decision. Ms. Strand Lobben unsuccessfully appealed to the High Court and was denied leave to appeal to the Supreme Court before she filed a complaint to the European Court of Human Rights.
The ultimate precedent. The Grand Chamber ruled that Norway fails to perform a "genuine balancing exercise" before taking children.
Direct access to the primary legislation governing the parent-child relationship in Norway. Covers everything from paternity to legal custody.
The global legal framework for the prompt return of children wrongfully removed from their habitual residence. Essential for fathers facing international contact sabotage.
Official UN text of the Convention on the Rights of the Child.
The definitive UNHCR guidelines for assessing the "Best Interests of the Child," providing a roadmap for objective evaluation versus state bias.
UNHCR’s practical guidance on how procedures affecting children must be accessible, safe, and respectful of their meaningful participation.
A private Facebook community dedicated to helping foreigners living in Norway navigate legal questions and concerns. Members share experiences and advice on immigration law, family law, and interacting with Norwegian public authorities. Created November 2024.
A large public Facebook group (28,300+ members) focused on raising awareness of Parental Alienation Syndrome (PAS) and Hostile Aggressive Parenting. Advocates for equal parenting and highlights the emotional damage caused to children when a loving parent is deliberately excluded. Active since 2007 with ongoing advocacy to reform divorce laws toward equal custody in Canada and internationally.
En offentlig norsk Facebook-gruppe (20 900+ medlemmer) basert i Tromsø, dedikert til å dokumentere og dele erfaringer med barnevernet og rettsvesenet. Gruppen ble opprettet i 2017 og jobber for et bedre barnevern med sterkere familievern. Gruppen understreker at mange barn trenger midlertidig hjelp, men at dagens system ikke fungerer slik det bør.
A private Facebook community (26,200+ members) founded in 2011 by Todd Carlsen, focused on helping parents and grandparents achieve reunification with children and grandchildren who have been alienated. The group emphasises love, nurturing contact, and family systems therapy as the cure for parental alienation. 70% of members are women. References the foundational academic literature (Salvador Minuchin 1974, APA Psychological Bulletin 2018) and cites an estimated 3.8 million alienated children in the U.S. alone.
En offentlig norsk Facebook-gruppe (27 900+ medlemmer) basert i Oslo og Jørpeland, som arbeider for å belyse alvorlige feil og systemsvikt i norsk barnevern. Gruppen dokumenterer forskning som viser at barnevernsbarn tar livet av seg åtte ganger oftere enn andre barn (NIBR), og at biologiske bånd mellom barn og foreldre systematisk undervurderes av norske eksperter. Refererer til professor Marianne Haslev Skånlands forskning og FN/EMDs kritikk av det norske barnevernssystemet. Admin: Øyvind.
A private Facebook group (18,500+ members) led by Dorcy Pruter and the Conscious Co-Parenting Institute, founded 2017. Focuses on solving parental alienation through structured programmes, live monthly support sessions (Chosen Parent Collective), and professional strategy calls. Open to parents, stepparents, and grandparents. Emphasises that parental alienation dynamics are gender neutral. Entry requires answering screening questions and agreeing to group terms.
Official Norwegian Directorate for Children, Youth and Family Affairs resource providing information about family counseling and mandatory mediation services for separating parents.
The official portal for filing a formal complaint against Barnevernet services and decisions.
English language resources from Bufdir covering family law, parental rights, child welfare, and support services available in Norway.
Norway’s largest organization for men and fathers’ rights in child custody and welfare cases.
Comprehensive legal guide on the Right to Respect for Private and Family Life. Essential for court filings.
Official county governor information on separation, divorce procedures, and legal requirements for ending marriages or cohabitation in Norway.
International resources for identifying and combating parental alienation tactics used in custody battles.
Official English translation and explanation of the Norwegian Children Act (Barneloven), covering parental responsibility, custody, and children's rights.
Official Norwegian government publication of the Children Act in English, providing complete legal text and framework for children's rights and parental responsibilities.
Official government guidance on creating agreements for children's residence and contact arrangements between separated parents in Norway.
Official NAV calculator tool for estimating child support payments (barnebidrag) based on income, custody arrangements, and Norwegian guidelines.
NAV resources and benefits available for single parents in Norway, including transitional benefits, childcare support, and financial assistance.
Comprehensive NAV information on child support obligations, payment procedures, and rights for both paying and receiving parents in Norway.
Official website of the Norwegian court system providing information on court procedures, family law cases, and legal processes.
Norwegian government consultation document on proposed reforms to children's law regarding equal parental responsibility and joint custody after separation.
Legal analysis of contact rights (samværsrett) under Norwegian law, including rights, implementation, and enforcement mechanisms.
Detailed legal explanation of what parental responsibility entails under Norwegian law, including scope, limitations, and practical implications.
Norwegian legal explanation of joint parental responsibility (felles foreldreansvar), decision-making rights, and obligations for both parents.
Legal analysis of the content and boundaries of parental responsibility under Barneloven, covering rights, duties, and limitations.
Norwegian language guide to contact rights (samværsrett) under Barneloven including legal rights and practical implementation strategies.
Family law attorneys' comprehensive guide to the Norwegian Children's Act, covering key provisions and practical application.
Family lawyers' guide to contact rights in Norway, including standard arrangements, variations, and legal considerations.
Oslo law firm's resource on maintaining unified parental contact and the principle of keeping both parents in children's lives.
Legal database entry on barnefordeling (child distribution/custody arrangements) in Norwegian family law.
Public legal information service explaining contact rights in Norway, including basic rights and procedures.
Legal information on how Norwegian courts consider the principle of unified parental contact when making custody decisions.
Professional legal database entry for the Norwegian Children's Act (Barnelova) with full legal text and commentary.
Norwegian Tax Administration information on registering parental responsibility and its implications for the National Registry.
Official Norwegian government portal information on having a child in Norway, including registration, parental rights, and benefits.
Official Bufdir interpretation statement on child welfare law application and procedures.
Official circular providing detailed guidance on child welfare case handling procedures and requirements in Norway.
Official Bufdir guidelines on assessing and arranging contact rights when children are placed in care.
Official information on care orders in Norway, including procedures, legal basis, and parental rights during care proceedings.
Official statistics on contact arrangements in Norwegian child welfare cases, including frequency and types of contact.
Municipal portal for accessing child welfare services information and resources in your local area.
Bergen municipality guide on how to file complaints about child welfare services and decisions.
Child welfare information resource explaining the Norwegian Child Welfare Act and its application.
Information on Norway's international legal obligations regarding child welfare, including ECHR and UN Convention rights.
Comprehensive official guide from the Norwegian Ombudsman on how to access case documents and exercise information rights.
Ombudsman ruling on the right to access documents in child welfare cases under Norwegian law.
Guide on when and how to file complaints with the Norwegian Ombudsman about public administration decisions.
Frequently asked questions about filing complaints with the Norwegian Ombudsman and the complaint process.
Official county governor information on filing complaints about municipal decisions and administrative actions.
Information on children and young people's right to file complaints about child welfare services and decisions.
County governor information and resources on child welfare services, rights, and procedures.
Norwegian Data Protection Authority guidance on accessing personal data held by NAV and child welfare services.
European Court of Human Rights documentation on contact rights and family life under Article 8 of the ECHR.
Landmark European Court of Human Rights case finding Norway violated Article 8 by terminating parental rights without sufficient justification.
Searchable database of European Court of Human Rights case law, including family rights and Article 8 cases against Norway.
Wikipedia overview of Article 8 ECHR protecting right to respect for private and family life, including key case law.
Child Rights International Network analysis of the Strand Lobben case and its implications for children's rights.
Norwegian human rights institution analysis of why European Court repeatedly finds violations in Norwegian child welfare cases.
Norwegian human rights report on reunification goals and contact arrangements in child welfare cases.
Academic research from Oslo Metropolitan University examining criticisms and controversies surrounding Norwegian child welfare.
International children's rights organization analysis of Norwegian child welfare system and best interests principle.
Academic research on how Norwegian child welfare governs immigrant families differently than ethnic Norwegian families.
Peer-reviewed academic research on Norwegian child welfare system's impact on immigrant and minority families.
Legal academic commentary on the Strand Lobben judgment and its implications for state margin of appreciation.
International convention document on jurisdiction, applicable law, recognition and enforcement regarding parental responsibility.
Norway's official report to the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child detailing implementation of the convention.
UN human rights experts' statement expressing concern about racial discrimination against minorities in Norway.
European Parliament written question regarding concerns about Norwegian child welfare practices and fundamental rights.
Council of Europe policy and standards document on child protection and family rights in member states.
Official English translation of Norway's revised Child Welfare Act that came into effect January 1, 2023.
Norwegian government proposition on reforms to children's law regarding parental responsibility and custody.
Official government brochure explaining parental responsibility under Norwegian law in clear language.
Government strategy document on preventing and responding to child abuse and protecting children's rights.
Comprehensive Norwegian official report evaluating child welfare system and proposing reforms.
Free legal information for parents on their rights during child protection proceedings in Norway.
Practical guide from Norwegian Foster Home Association on how to write effective complaints about child welfare decisions.
Comprehensive guide to contact arrangements when children are in foster care, including rights and procedures.
Frequently asked questions and answers about foster care, parental rights, and child welfare procedures.
Information on fathers' legal rights and remedies when mothers deny court-ordered contact.
Analysis of how the new children's law addresses contact obstruction (samværshindring) and enforcement.
Advocacy organization article on child welfare system and protecting parental rights in Norway.
Norwegian encyclopedia entry providing comprehensive overview of the Children's Act (Barnelova) and its development.
Norwegian Wikipedia article on parental alienation syndrome and its recognition in custody disputes.
Youth-friendly explanation of the Norwegian Children's Act and children's legal rights.
International news coverage of concerns about Norwegian child welfare practices affecting immigrant families.
News article on Norway's failure to comply with ECHR judgment ordering family reunification.
Investigative journalism piece examining controversial Norwegian child welfare practices.
Recent news of another Norwegian child welfare case dismissed or decided by the European Court.
Official Norwegian legal database entry for the Child Welfare Act with complete legal text and amendments.
Supreme Court of Norway ruling that state violated minor's family life rights under Article 8 ECHR.
Academic legal research on religious freedom and family rights in Norwegian child welfare context.
Legal analysis of how religious and cultural background should be considered in adoption and custody under ECHR.
Norwegian University guide on proper documentation handling in child welfare services.
Norwegian Press Association guide on exercising rights to access public documents and information.
County governor information on the Norwegian Public Access to Information Act and your rights.
Education directorate information on access rights and transparency in educational records.
Free downloadable template for documenting visitation/contact arrangements (applicable format for documentation).
Court self-help guide on preparing custody and visitation agreements (general guidance applicable internationally).
Co-parenting platform guide on creating comprehensive and effective parenting plans.
Norwegian family lawyer advice on strategic considerations for contact arrangements in custody disputes.
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