#namsmannen

Topics: 2

Consumer rights and scams5 min read

Wage garnishment and the bailiff: how much can be deducted in 2026?

Wage garnishment means the bailiff deducts money from your salary or benefits. Here's how subsistence is calculated, how much can be deducted in 2026, and how to file a complaint.

HSHlib SuslovJuly 26, 2026

Welfare and NAV2 min read

Debt problems and debt settlement in Norway: help when bills pile up

Do you have too much debt to repay? In Norway there is a statutory debt settlement scheme through the bailiff (Namsmannen), free counselling via NAV and 800GJELD, and a system for turning unmanageable debt into a payable plan.

HSHlib SuslovJuly 5, 2026