
Divorce and separation in Norway: rules and rights
Divorce usually requires one year of separation, but violence and coercion may allow direct divorce. Learn about children, mediation and finances.
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Divorce usually requires one year of separation, but violence and coercion may allow direct divorce. Learn about children, mediation and finances.

Child benefit in 2026 is 2,012 kr per child per month for all under 18. See who gets it, when it is automatic, and when you must apply to NAV.

Kontantstøtte (cash benefit) in 2026 is up to 7 500 kr/month for children aged 13–19 months. See the amount, the five-year rule for both parents and how barnehage affects the benefit.

A network of 42 municipalities gave refugees a 3 – and up to 6 – percentage point higher chance of work, a NIBR evaluation commissioned by KS shows.

An in-depth look at why Oslo is rethinking the rules that have shaped its labour market since the mid-2000s — and what may change.

Parental benefit Norway explained: check income, application, father's quota and common mistakes before leave starts and income stops.

Unemployment benefit abroad explained: see why travel, status cards and job search duties must be clarified before NAV payment stops.

Sick leave in Norway explained simply: learn what to send, who pays, and how to avoid delays in sickness benefit and follow-up.

You can receive unemployment benefits after resignation, but resigning without reasonable grounds typically results in 18 weeks without payment. See requirements, rates, and application steps.

A practical guide to Nav for those new to Norway: job searching, social security, financial assistance, interpretation, applications, and complaints.