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Parents who have a child outside of a relationship automatically have joint parental responsibility

In principle, all children born from and including 1 January 2020 have parents with joint parental responsibility. This applies to children whose parents are married, children whose parents are cohabitants, and children whose parents do not live

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Coordination of social security schemes

If you are planning to live or work abroad, it is advisable to contact NAV in advance to clarify how this will affect your social security rights.

Medical devices – a key part of health care

Medical devices include all equipment intended to diagnose, prevent, monitor, treat or alleviate disease, injury or disability in humans.

The child's place of residence and contact arrangements

Parents are free to agree on arrangements regarding parental responsibility, the child's place of residence, and access and contact arrangements. In the event of a separation, married and cohabiting parents with children under the age of 16 are

Mediation and parental cooperation

Married couples and cohabitants who have children under 16 and who move apart and parents considering legal action may be allowed up to seven hours of free mediation.

Social dumping

Increased labour immigration has contributed to challenges related to social dumping in certain industries. Social dumping occurs when foreign employees are subjected to breaches of health, safety and working environment regulations, or if they

From another country to Norway – lawyer in Norway

If your child has been abducted and you need help with legal fees in Norway, you can apply for support through the Norwegian legal aid scheme.

Secretariat of the Minister of Foreign Affairs

The Secretariat is responsible for a number of different support functions for the Minister and political staff. This includes preparation of speeches and presentations, planning of meetings and travel as well as relations with the Storting.

Director Iselin Hebbert Haukaas

Legal Affairs Department

The Legal Affairs Department provides legal expertise for the Government and the central government administration, and has particular responsibility for coordinating Norway’s positions on matters of international law in international forums.

Director General Kristian Jervell

Department for Protocol, Cultural Relations and Consular Affairs

Department for Protocol, Cultural Relations and Consular Affairs is responsible for promoting Norwegian arts and culture abroad and for the development of cooperation projects in this field. The Department also provides guidance on matters of

Director General Vibeke Rysst-Jensen

Secretariat of the Minister of International Development

The Secretariat is responsible for a number of different support functions for the Minister and political staff. This includes preparation of speeches and presentations, planning of meetings and travel as well as relations with the Storting.

Director Sondre Bjotveit

Department of International Affairs

The Department of International Affairs assists the Prime Minister and the Government Secretary in the handling of all matters of an international nature.

Director General Trine Heimerback

Opening Day 17.11.2007

The pictures may be used freely, but the photographer (company or name) must be credited. Click on the picture for a larger format. Photo: Mari Tefre/Global Crop Diversity Trust Deputy Director General Geir Dalholt Project Manager Magnus Bredeli

Задачи норвежской Службы защиты детей

Служба защиты детей должна способствовать тому, чтобы дети и подростки росли в благоприятных условиях. Основной задачей Службы является предоставление необходимой и своевременной помощи и заботы детям и подросткам, условия жизни которых могут

Norway and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child

The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child from 20 November 1989 (the CRC) is the most important set of international rules we have for the protection of children's rights.

The Venezuelan Negotiation Process

Norway has for some time been engaged in assisting the parties in Venezuela in finding a solution to the conflict in the country. These efforts culminated with the presidential election in 2024.