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Asssistance 2Barnevernsrundskrivet
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...
Når barnet ikke vil på samvær
Hva om barnet ikke vil til enten mamma eller pappa etter at foreldrene har flyttet fra hverandre?
Child Protection
Barnevernet 1
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Norway Cases
ECHR 4ECHR: Child adoption without taking account of the mother’s wishes breached her human rights
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.
Custody
The Process 2The Children Act (Barneloven) - English Translation
Official English translation of the Act of 8 April 1981 No. 7 relating to Children and Parents.
Bufdir: Parental Responsibility and Residence Guide
The Directorate for Children, Youth and Family Affairs guide on legal splits between custody and residence.
Legal
The Process 3ECHR HUDOC: Cases Against Norway
Direct access to the European Court of Human Rights database filtered for Article 8 cases against Norway.
Sivilombudet: The Parliamentary Ombudsman
Sivilombudet er oppnevnt av Stortinget for å vurdere klager på forvaltningen, samt forebygge tortur og umenneskelig behandling ved frihetsberøvelse.
VO-linjen: Domestic Violence Helpline (116 006)
The national 24/7 helpline for anyone experiencing domestic violence or threats.
Seperation
The Process 1
UDI: Independent Residency for Victims of Abuse
If you have a family immigration permit and have been abused by your spouse or cohabitant, you can apply for an independent residence permit.
Academic Studies
Research 1
Oslomet: Norway’s Child Welfare Services under scrutiny
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.
General
15650 år i frontlinjen for kvinners rettigheter
50 år i frontlinjen for kvinners rettigheter Festskrift til Juridisk rådgivning for kvinner (JURK)
Abdi Ibrahim v. Norway: Protecting Cultural and Religious Identity
In the case of Strand Lobben and Others v. Norway (application no. 37283/13, 10.09.2019) the European Court of Human Rights held that there had been a violation of Article 8...
Access Implementation: Moving from Agreement to Reality
Read about the rules, scope, limitations, implementation, and rights of visitation when parents are living apart. Focus on the best interests of the child and practical challenges. In this blog post, we emphasize that it
Adopsjonsforum
Norsk organisasjon for rådgivning og støtte i adopsjonssaker.
Adopsjonsloven (Lovdata)
Offisiell lovtekst for Adopsjonsloven i Lovdata.
Barnas Jurist
Rettshjelp og systemarbeid for barns rettigheter.
Barnelova (Lovdata)
Offisiell lovtekst for Barnelova i Lovdata.
Barnevernsloven (Lovdata)
Offisiell lovtekst for Barnevernsloven i Lovdata.
Bioteknologiloven (Lovdata)
Offisiell lovtekst for Bioteknologiloven i Lovdata.
Bosted og Samvær: Legal Standards for Residence and Access
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 obliged...
Bufdir: Adopsjon
Offisiell Bufdir-side om adopsjon i Norge.
Bufdir: Beredskapshjem
Bufdir-informasjon om beredskapshjem og akutte plasseringer.
Bufdir: Betaling og rettigheter
Bufdir-side om godtgjøring, utgifter og rettigheter for fosterhjem.
Bufdir: Fosterhjem i familie og nettverk
Bufdir-informasjon om fosterhjem i familie og nettverk.
Bufdir: Fosterhjemsarbeid
Fagstøtte og retningslinjer for fosterhjemsarbeid i kommunene.
CASE OF STRAND LOBBEN AND OTHERS v. NORWAY
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.
E.M. and Others v. Norway: Challenging the Withdrawal of Parental Rights
Detailed judgment on the "severity" of contact restrictions. Essential for fathers whose contact is being reduced to nothing.
ECHR Article 8: Your Shield Against State Overreach
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.
ECHR Key Theme: Defending Your Right to Contact
Official ECHR Knowledge Sharing (KS) guide focusing specifically on contact rights enjoyed by parents under Article 8.
Foreldres rett til innsyn etter at barnet har fylt 18 år
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?
Fosterhjemsforskriften (Lovdata)
Forskrift om fosterhjem – rettigheter og plikter.
Hague Adoption Convention (HCCH)
Convention of 29 May 1993 on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption
Innsyn hos NAV og barneverntjenesten
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.
Innsynsguiden - Sivilombudet
Sivilombudsmannen er oppnevnt av Stortinget for å vurdere klager på offentlig forvaltning, samt forebygge tortur og umenneskelig behandling ved frihetsberøvelse.
ISNAF (Support for Alienated Families)
A global support network providing education and monthly meetings specifically for "targeted" parents and family members.
Judicial Analysis: Child Welfare Scrutiny and the ECHR
Academic and judicial research into Norway’s child welfare crisis, analyzing why the system repeatedly fails to meet international human rights standards.
K.O. and V.M. v. Norway: The 6-Times-A-Year Visitation Violation
A critical ruling where the ECHR found that restricting a parent to only 6 visits a year was a violation of Article 8.
KF and Others v. Norway: Stopping Forced Adoption and Severed Ties
A massive joint judgment proving that the state cannot simply authorize adoption and strip parental rights without a genuine path to reunification.
National Registry: Securing Your Legal Parental Status
Critical Skatteetaten resources for registering parental responsibility, obtaining birth certificates, and managing your child’s National Registry data.
New Children Act: The Fight for Equal Parenting and Shared Custody
Official government hearing note on the upcoming reforms to the Children Act, focusing on equal parental responsibility and preventing contact sabotage.
NHRI Status Report: Official Proof of Norway’s Human Rights Violations
The 2021 NIM report detailing why the European Court of Human Rights repeatedly finds Norway guilty of violating family rights in child welfare cases.
Norge.no: Navigating State Services for Parents
The central gateway for all public services in Norway regarding child-rearing, financial support, and legal obligations.
Norwegian Nightmare: 'Barnevernet' Preys On Children and Parents
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
Ny barnevernssak avvist av EMD EMD har i dag avgjort nok en barnevernssak. Saken, som gjaldt begrensninger i samvær, ble avvist.
Parental Alienation Anonymous (PAA)
Welcome to Parental Alienation Advocates. We provide education and support for those affected by parental alienation. Join our community today and find healing and hope for your family
Parental Alienation: Recognizing the Psychological Erasure of Fathers
Detailed analysis of parental alienation (foreldrefiendtlighetssyndrom) and how the system often ignores the systematic removal of a parent from a child’s life.
PASG (Parental Alienation Study Group)
The leading international nonprofit for researchers and legal professionals. Excellent for citing peer-reviewed data and the "Five-Factor Model" in court.
Platform for European Fathers (PEF)
A critical resource for ECHR case law (Article 8) regarding "contact frustration" and state failures in parental equality.
Regjeringen No

 
 
 
 
 Saksnummer: 2005/02048EO ATV/MHG/KG
 
 
 Dato: 11.04.2005
 
 Vurdering av innsynskrav
 
 Vi viser til brev fra Arbeids- og sosialdepartementet (ASD) 11. mars 2005. I brevet bes det om vår vurdering av følgende spørsmål som reiser...
Regjeringen No
Barnevernsutvalget ble oppnevnt ved kongelig resolusjon 19. mars 2021. Utvalgets mandat ble endret 9. desember 2021, og utvalget ble bedt om å vurdere tiltak for å styrke rettssikkerheten i alle ledd av barnevernets arbeid, fra undersøkelsesfasen til e...
Regjeringen: Prop. 133 L (2020–2021) Lov om barnevern (barnevernsloven) og lov om endringer i barnevernloven
Proposisjonen inneholder forslag til ny barnevernslov. Gjeldende barnevernlov er snart 30 år gammel, og formålet med ny barnevernslov er å få en mer tilgjengelig lov tilpasset dagens samfunn. Ny barnevernslov skal bidra til bedre barnevernsfaglig arbei...
Seeking Legal Guidance on Barnevernet’s Practices in Norway: Distinguishing Fact from Fiction Reddit Com
Seeking Legal Guidance on Barnevernet’s Practices in Norway: Distinguishing Fact from Fiction Reddit Com
Statsforvalteren No
Ei av oppgåvene til Statsforvaltaren er å syte for at du som innbyggjar får oppfylt rettane du har krav på frå det offentlege. På mange samfunnsområde er det kommunen som yter tenestene. Statsforvaltaren passar på at kommunen gjer jobben sin og at du får oppfylt rettane dine. Dette gjer vi gjenno
Statsforvalteren: Enforcing Your Rights Under the Children Act
The Children Act applies to children and young people under 18 years of age and governs parents’ obligations towards their children, as well as children’s rights in respect of their parents. The Children Act features, among other things, provisions regarding the determination of paternity, mutual
Strand Lobben and Others v. Norway
In the recent judgment of Strand Lobben and Others v. Norway, the Grand Chamber found a violation of Article 8 ECHR (the right to respect for family life) on account of shortcomings in the decision-making process leading to the adoption of a boy who had been placed in foster care. The Grand Chamber in particular […]
Strand Lobben and others v. Norway
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.
Strand Lobben v. Norway: The Landmark Grand Chamber Victory
The ultimate precedent. The Grand Chamber ruled that Norway fails to perform a "genuine balancing exercise" before taking children.
The Children Act: Official Government Portal
Direct access to the primary legislation governing the parent-child relationship in Norway. Covers everything from paternity to legal custody.
The Hague Convention: International Protection Against Child Abduction
The global legal framework for the prompt return of children wrongfully removed from their habitual residence. Essential for fathers facing international contact sabotage.
UN Convention on the Rights of the Child
Official UN text of the Convention on the Rights of the Child.
UNHCR Best Interests Procedure: Standards for Child Assessment
The definitive UNHCR guidelines for assessing the "Best Interests of the Child," providing a roadmap for objective evaluation versus state bias.
UNHCR: Technical Guidance on Child-Friendly Procedures
UNHCR’s practical guidance on how procedures affecting children must be accessible, safe, and respectful of their meaningful participation.
Legal Advice for Foreigners in Norway (Facebook Group)
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.
Parental Alienation Support Community (Facebook Group)
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.
Barnevernet Reform – Norsk støttegruppe (Facebook)
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.
PA Solution – Parental Alienation Reunification Group (Facebook)
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.
Barnevernet – fullstendig avvikling (Facebook-gruppe)
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.
Alliance to Solve Parental Alienation – Dorcy Pruter (Facebook)
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.
Bufdir - Family Counseling and Mediation Services
Official Norwegian Directorate for Children, Youth and Family Affairs resource providing information about family counseling and mandatory mediation services for separating parents.
Statsforvalteren: Rights and Complaints
En av oppgavene til Statsforvalteren er å sørge for at du som innbygger får oppfylt rettighetene du har krav på fra det offentlige. På mange samfunnsområder er det kommunen som yter tjenestene. Statsforvalteren ser til at kommunen gjør jobben sin og at du får oppfylt rettighetene dine. Dette gjør
Bufdir - Family Resources (English)
English language resources from Bufdir covering family law, parental rights, child welfare, and support services available in Norway.
MannsForum: Advocacy for Fathers
MannsForum er Norges største medlemsbaserte likestillingsorganisasjon med fokus på gutter, fedre og menn. Vi arbeider for at gutter, fedre og menn skal ha en tydelig stemme i likestillingsdebatten.
ECHR Case Law Guide: Article 8
Comprehensive legal guide on the Right to Respect for Private and Family Life. Essential for court filings.
Statsforvalteren - Separation and Divorce Information
Official county governor information on separation, divorce procedures, and legal requirements for ending marriages or cohabitation in Norway.
Global Parental Alienation Project
International resources for identifying and combating parental alienation tactics used in custody battles.
The Children Act (Barneloven) - Official English Translation
The Children Act applies to children and young people under 18 years of age and governs parents’ obligations towards their children, as well as children’s rights in respect of their parents. The Children Act features, among other things, provisions regarding the determination of paternity, mutual
The Children Act - Official Government Document
Official Norwegian government publication of the Children Act in English, providing complete legal text and framework for children's rights and parental responsibilities.
Agreements on Residence and Contact Rights
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 obliged...
NAV Child Support Calculator (Bidragsveileder)
Official NAV calculator tool for estimating child support payments (barnebidrag) based on income, custody arrangements, and Norwegian guidelines.
NAV - Support for Single Parents
NAV resources and benefits available for single parents in Norway, including transitional benefits, childcare support, and financial assistance.
NAV - Child Support (Barnebidrag) Information
Comprehensive NAV information on child support obligations, payment procedures, and rights for both paying and receiving parents in Norway.
Norwegian Courts - Official Website
Official website of the Norwegian court system providing information on court procedures, family law cases, and legal processes.
Hearing Note - New Children's Law: Equal Parental Responsibility
Norwegian government consultation document on proposed reforms to children's law regarding equal parental responsibility and joint custody after separation.
Right of Access Under the Children's Act - Implementation Guide
Read about the rules, scope, limitations, implementation, and rights of visitation when parents are living apart. Focus on the best interests of the child and practical challenges. In this blog post, we emphasize that it
Content and Limits of Parental Responsibility
Detailed legal explanation of what parental responsibility entails under Norwegian law, including scope, limitations, and practical implications.
What Does Joint Parental Responsibility Mean?
Norwegian legal explanation of joint parental responsibility (felles foreldreansvar), decision-making rights, and obligations for both parents.
Scope and Boundaries of Parental Responsibility
Les om foreldreansvarets innhold og grenser etter barneloven, herunder omsorgsplikt, barns medbestemmelse, selvbestemmelse, og forbud mot vold og overgrep.
Contact Rights - Rights and Implementation (Norwegian)
Norwegian language guide to contact rights (samværsrett) under Barneloven including legal rights and practical implementation strategies.
Barneloven - Family Law Lawyers' Guide
Family law attorneys' comprehensive guide to the Norwegian Children's Act, covering key provisions and practical application.
Contact Rights (Samværsrett) - Family Law Guide
Family lawyers' guide to contact rights in Norway, including standard arrangements, variations, and legal considerations.
Unified Parental Contact - Oslo Lawyers
Oslo law firm's resource on maintaining unified parental contact and the principle of keeping both parents in children's lives.
Codex - Child Distribution Law (Barnefordeling)
Barnefordeling ved samlivsbrudd. Få oversikt over barnets beste, bosted, samvær og foreldreansvar – og hvordan prosessen fungerer.
Jusinfo - About Contact Rights (Samværsrett)
Med samværsrett menes den rett både barnet og den av foreldrene som barnet ikke bor fast hos har til å tilbringe en nærmere avgrenset tid med hverandre. Det går
Consideration of Unified Parental Contact
Både lovgivningen og rettspraksis har som utgangspunkt at det er til barnets beste at barnet har en jevn og god kontakt med begge foreldre, også etter et s
Karnov - Barnelova Legal Database
Barnelova, lov om barn og foreldre av 8. april 1981 nr. 7, regulerer foreldreskap (hvem som regnes som foreldrene til et barn/farskap og morskap/medmorskap), foreldreansvar (foreldrenes forpliktelser), samvær og underholdsplikt/bidragsplikt samt barnets medbestemmelsesrett. Videre regulerer barneloven mekling mellom foreldrene og saksbehandlingen for foreldretvister for domstolene. Hovedregelen er at den kvinnen som føder barnet regnes som barnets mor. Tilsvarende er hovedregelen at den som var gift med barnets mor skal anses som barnets far/medmor. Når hovedregelen ikke passer, kan farskap og
Skatteetaten - About Parental Responsibility
Norwegian Tax Administration information on registering parental responsibility and its implications for the National Registry.
Norge.no - Having a Child in Norway
Official Norwegian government portal information on having a child in Norway, including registration, parental rights, and benefits.
Bufdir Interpretation Statement 53170-6-2019
Official Bufdir interpretation statement on child welfare law application and procedures.
Bufdir - Child Welfare Casework Circular
Official circular providing detailed guidance on child welfare case handling procedures and requirements in Norway.
Guidelines for Contact Rights After Care Orders
Official Bufdir guidelines on assessing and arranging contact rights when children are placed in care.
Bufdir - Care Orders (Omsorgsovertakelse)
Official information on care orders in Norway, including procedures, legal basis, and parental rights during care proceedings.
Bufdir - Contact Rights Statistics
Official statistics on contact arrangements in Norwegian child welfare cases, including frequency and types of contact.
Min Kommune - Child Welfare Services Portal
Municipal portal for accessing child welfare services information and resources in your local area.
How to Complain About Child Welfare Services - Bergen
Hvis du ikke er fornøyd med oppfølgingen du har fått fra barnevernet, har du rett til å klage. Det er Statsforvalteren som er klageinstans og tilsynsmyndighet for barneverntjenesten. Vedtak fra Barneverns- og helsenemnda kan du klage videre til tingretten.
The Child Welfare Act - BVHN Resource
Child welfare information resource explaining the Norwegian Child Welfare Act and its application.
Norway's International Child Welfare Obligations
Information on Norway's international legal obligations regarding child welfare, including ECHR and UN Convention rights.
Ombudsman's Guide to Access to Information (Innsynsguiden)
Sivilombudsmannen er oppnevnt av Stortinget for å vurdere klager på offentlig forvaltning, samt forebygge tortur og umenneskelig behandling ved frihetsberøvelse.
Ombudsman Statement: Access to Child Welfare Documents
Saken gjelder Statsforvalteren i Nordlands avgjørelse om å avslå krav om innsyn i et brev om innhenting av opplysninger i en undersøkelsessak etter barnevernsloven. Statsforvalteren mente at en rekke opplysninger i dokumentet var underlagt taushetsplikt. Dokumentet ble unntatt innsyn i sin helhet, fordi taushetsbelagte opplysninger utgjorde den vesentligste delen av dokumentet. Sivilombudet kom til at opplysninger om bakgrunnen for innhentingen av opplysningene og de spesifikke punktene opplistet i brevet, samt saksbehandlers telefonnummer, ikke var opplysninger underlagt taushetsplikt etter b
When to Complain to the Ombudsman
Når du skal klage til ombudet er det viktig at du presiserer hvilket forvaltningsorgan klagen gjelder. Videre bør du begrunne klagen ved å forklare hvorfor du er uenig i avgjørelsen.
Ombudsman Complaints - Frequently Asked Questions
Sivilombudsmannen er oppnevnt av Stortinget for å vurdere klager på offentlig forvaltning, samt forebygge tortur og umenneskelig behandling ved frihetsberøvelse.
Statsforvalteren - How to File a Complaint
En av oppgavene til Statsforvalteren er å sørge for at du som innbygger får oppfylt rettighetene du har krav på fra det offentlige. På mange samfunnsområder er det kommunen som yter tjenestene. Statsforvalteren ser til at kommunen gjør jobben sin og at du får oppfylt rettighetene dine. Dette gjør
Children's Right to Complain About Child Welfare
Barn og ungdom som har kontakt med barnevernet, har rett til å klage. Du kan si din mening om det barnevernet gjør, sånn at det kan bli bedre. Det gjelder uansett om du bor hjemme, i fosterhjem eller på barnevernsinstitusjon.
Statsforvalteren - Child Welfare Information
County governor information and resources on child welfare services, rights, and procedures.
Data Protection Authority - Access to NAV and Barnevern Records
Dersom du ønsker innsyn i opplysninger om deg som er registrert hos NAV eller barnevernet, skal kravet rettes direkte til virksomheten som har opplysningene.
ECHR Knowledge Sharing - Contact Rights
European Court of Human Rights documentation on contact rights and family life under Article 8 of the ECHR.
ECHR Case: Strand Lobben and Others v. Norway (001-195909)
Landmark European Court of Human Rights case finding Norway violated Article 8 by terminating parental rights without sufficient justification.
ECHR HUDOC Case Law Database
Searchable database of European Court of Human Rights case law, including family rights and Article 8 cases against Norway.
Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights
Wikipedia overview of Article 8 ECHR protecting right to respect for private and family life, including key case law.
Strand Lobben v Norway - CRIN Legal Analysis
Child Rights International Network analysis of the Strand Lobben case and its implications for children's rights.
Why Does ECHR Find Human Rights Violations in Norwegian Child Welfare?
This is an english summary of the report “Hvorfor dømmes Norge i EMD? En statusrapport om barnevernsfeltet”, originally published in Norwegian in December 2020.
NHRI - Reunification Goals in Child Welfare
5.1. Innledning Det er et grunnleggende prinsipp i EMDs praksis at omsorgsovertakelser normalt skal regnes som midlertidige, og at alle barnevernstiltak skal gjennomføres med en målsetting om at foreldre og barn skal kunne gjenforenes. EMD har i flere av sakene mot Norge hatt kritiske bemerkninger til at norske myndigheter på et tidlig tidspunkt implisitt har […]
OsloMet Research: Norway's Child Welfare Services Under Scrutiny
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.
Unraveling Norway's Barnevernet - Children's Best Interests
International children's rights organization analysis of Norwegian child welfare system and best interests principle.
ResearchGate - Governing the Family: Immigrant Parents
Academic research on how Norwegian child welfare governs immigrant families differently than ethnic Norwegian families.
Norwegian Child Welfare & Immigrant Families - Academic Study
Peer-reviewed academic research on Norwegian child welfare system's impact on immigrant and minority families.
Strand Lobben: From Age of Subsidiarity to Age of Redundancy
In the recent judgment of Strand Lobben and Others v. Norway, the Grand Chamber found a violation of Article 8 ECHR (the right to respect for family life) on account of shortcomings in the decision-making process leading to the adoption of a boy who had been placed in foster care. The Grand Chamber in particular […]
Hague Conference on Parental Responsibility and Protection
International convention document on jurisdiction, applicable law, recognition and enforcement regarding parental responsibility.
Norway's Seventh Report to UN Committee on Rights of the Child
Norway's official report to the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child detailing implementation of the convention.
UN Experts: Racial Discrimination Concerns in Norway
UN human rights experts' statement expressing concern about racial discrimination against minorities in Norway.
European Parliament Question on Norwegian Barnevernet
European Parliament written question regarding concerns about Norwegian child welfare practices and fundamental rights.
Council of Europe Child Protection Standards
Council of Europe policy and standards document on child protection and family rights in member states.
New Child Welfare Act 2023 - Official English Translation
Official English translation of Norway's revised Child Welfare Act that came into effect January 1, 2023.
Proposition 117 L (2024-2025) - Children's Law Reform
Barne- og familiedepartementet legger i denne proposisjonen frem forslag til ny barnelov. Den nye loven vil erstatte lov om barn og foreldre (barnelova) fra 1981. Lovforslaget har bakgrunn i NOU 2020: 14 Ny barnelov – Til barnets beste og departementet...
Parental Responsibility in Norway - Official Brochure
Official government brochure explaining parental responsibility under Norwegian law in clear language.
Norwegian Strategy Against Child Abuse and Sexual Exploitation
Government strategy document on preventing and responding to child abuse and protecting children's rights.
NOU 2023:7 - Official Government Report on Child Welfare
Barnevernsutvalget ble oppnevnt ved kongelig resolusjon 19. mars 2021. Utvalgets mandat ble endret 9. desember 2021, og utvalget ble bedt om å vurdere tiltak for å styrke rettssikkerheten i alle ledd av barnevernets arbeid, fra undersøkelsesfasen til e...
Free Legal Aid Norway - Parents' Rights in Protection Cases
When the child welfare authorities become involved in a family case, it can feel frightening and overwhelming, many unsure of their parents rights.
Foster Home Association - How to Write a Complaint
Practical guide from Norwegian Foster Home Association on how to write effective complaints about child welfare decisions.
Contact Rights Guide (Samværsguiden)
Comprehensive guide to contact arrangements when children are in foster care, including rights and procedures.
Foster Home Association - Questions and Answers
Frequently asked questions and answers about foster care, parental rights, and child welfare procedures.
Fathers' Rights When Mother Denies Contact
Hva er egentlig fars rettigheter når mor nekter samvær? Her er alt du trenger å vite om skrevet av barnelovsadvokat Øivind Østberg. Få gode råd her >>
Contact Obstruction and the New Children's Law
Analysis of how the new children's law addresses contact obstruction (samværshindring) and enforcement.
INSA - Child Welfare and Parents' Rights
Som forelder kan det være utfordrende å navigere i barnevernssaker. Det er derfor viktig å være klar over hvilke rettigheter du har gjennom hele prosessen. Les mer.
Barnelova - Store Norske Leksikon
Norwegian encyclopedia entry providing comprehensive overview of the Children's Act (Barnelova) and its development.
Parental Alienation Syndrome - Norwegian Wikipedia
Norwegian Wikipedia article on parental alienation syndrome and its recognition in custody disputes.
Ung.no - The Children's Act Explained for Youth
Barneloven er en lov om barn og foreldre. Den inneholder regler om foreldrenes plikter og ansvar, og om barnas rettigheter.
Turkish Perspective: Norway's Unjust Child Welfare System
International news coverage of concerns about Norwegian child welfare practices affecting immigrant families.
Norway Refuses Reunification Despite ECHR Victory
The Norwegian government is refusing to reunite a mother and her son despite Europe s top human rights court ruling last month that the country s child services agency violated the mother s parental
Norwegian Nightmare: Barnevernet Investigation
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.
NHRI: New Child Welfare Case Dismissed by ECHR (2025)
Recent news of another Norwegian child welfare case dismissed or decided by the European Court.
Lovdata - Child Welfare Act (Barnevernloven)
Official Norwegian legal database entry for the Child Welfare Act with complete legal text and amendments.
Norwegian Supreme Court: Family Rights Violated
The European Database of Asylum Law (EDAL) is an online database managed by the European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE) and a compilation of summaries of refugee and asylum case law from the co...
International Center for Law and Religion Studies - Norway Document
Academic legal research on religious freedom and family rights in Norwegian child welfare context.
Adoption, Culture, Religious Background and Article 8 ECHR
Legal analysis of how religious and cultural background should be considered in adoption and custody under ECHR.
NTNU Guide: Documentation Handling in Child Welfare
Norwegian University guide on proper documentation handling in child welfare services.
How to Request Access to Public Documents
Innsynsretten er til for å sikre allmennhetens tilgang til informasjon fra offentlige organer. Du kan også ha rett til informasjon fra private virksomheter. Her finner du veiledning for å få innsyn og tilgang.
Public Access to Information Act (Offentleglova)
Alle kan be om innsyn i saksdokumenter hos de forvaltningsorganene som er omfattet av offentligloven. Bruk eInnsyn til å be om innsyn i brev og dokumenter fra statlige virksomheter.
Directorate for Education: Access to Information and Public Disclosure
Det er et grunnleggende demokratisk prinsipp at forvaltningen er åpen og gjennomsiktig. Vi skal så langt som mulig la media og andre interesserte få innsyn i våre dokumenter når vi gjennomfører tilsyn.
Visitation Journal Template
Free downloadable template for documenting visitation/contact arrangements (applicable format for documentation).
Preparing Custody and Visitation Agreements
Court self-help guide on preparing custody and visitation agreements (general guidance applicable internationally).
Creating the Perfect Parenting Plan - 6 Steps
Custody experts take you step by step through the complete parenting plan creation process. Free Parenting Plan Starter Kit with template, examples & checklist.
Tactics for Contact Arrangements in Custody Cases
Her ser vi litt på hva som er lurt å si til den sakkyndige og til retten på generelt grunnlag for å få mye samvær. Vi skriver litt om viktigheten av samlet foreldrekontakt, vurderingen av samværskompetanse, viktigheten av et foreldresamarbeid, hvordan man skal svare på kritikk og hvordan man får til gode samspillobservasjoner og samtaler med den sakkyndige.