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Marriage and cohabitation are both common in Norway, but the rights differ. Learn about inheritance, agreements, children and birth registration.
Norwegian law gives children a voice from age 7, stronger weight from 12, choices about education from 15 and full legal age at 18.
The family counselling office gives free help to couples and families with conflict, parenting cooperation and mediation without referral.
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.
Students in grades 1–3 receive 12 free hours of SFO per week, and no family pays more than 6 percent of income. How SFO and AKS work, and how to apply in 2026.
Their children's future is the main reason Ukrainian families stay in Norway. This is the gap between Norwegian and Ukrainian schools – and what parents should know.
Why do many immigrants fear barnevernet, and what is actually true? How the support service works – and what contact really means.
Parental benefit Norway explained: check income, application, father's quota and common mistakes before leave starts and income stops.
Contact the municipality about school immediately. Apply for kindergarten separately; its admission rules and deadlines differ.
