You Are Not Alone

Whether you are a parent dealing with barnevernet, fighting parental alienation, seeking legal advice as a foreigner in Norway, or working toward reunification with your child, there are thousands of others who understand your situation. Below are vetted online communities that Do Better Norge recommends as starting points for peer support, information sharing, and solidarity.

Important: These are peer communities, not legal advice services. Always consult a qualified lawyer for your specific situation. Do Better Norge does not control or moderate these external groups.

Legal Advice for Foreigners in Norway

A private Facebook community dedicated to helping foreigners living in Norway navigate legal questions and concerns β€” including family law, immigration status, and interactions with Norwegian authorities such as Barnevernet.

  • Visibility: Private (join to participate)
  • Language: English
  • Founded: November 2024
  • Best for: Foreigners and expats with legal questions in Norway
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Parental Alienation Support Community

One of the longest-running parental alienation awareness groups on Facebook (founded 2007), with over 28,300 members. The group documents the emotional harm caused when a loving parent is deliberately excluded from a child's life, and advocates internationally for equal parenting reforms in divorce law.

  • Visibility: Public
  • Language: English
  • Members: 28,300+
  • Founded: July 2007
  • Best for: PAS awareness, equal parenting advocacy, international perspective
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Barnevernet Reform – Norsk støttegruppe 🇳🇴

En offentlig norsk Facebook-gruppe med over 20 900 medlemmer, basert i Tromsø. Gruppen dokumenterer erfaringer med barnevernet og rettsvesenet, og samler foreldre og familier som ønsker et bedre barnevernssystem β€” ett som verner familier, ikke splitter dem.

  • Synlighet: Offentlig
  • Språk: Norsk
  • Medlemmer: 20 900+
  • Stiftet: April 2017
  • Best for: NorsksprΓ₯klige foreldre med barnevernserfaringer
Besøk gruppen på Facebook

PA Solution – Reunification Community

A private Facebook group (26,200+ members, est. 2011) focused on helping parents and grandparents achieve reunification with alienated children. Grounded in peer-reviewed academic research including the 2018 APA Psychological Bulletin study classifying parental alienation as a form of domestic violence. 70% of members are women.

  • Visibility: Private (entry questions required)
  • Language: English
  • Members: 26,200+
  • Founded: August 2011
  • Best for: Alienated parents seeking evidence-based reunification strategies
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Barnevernet β€” Fullstendig Avvikling 🇳🇴

En offentlig norsk Facebook-gruppe (27 900+ medlemmer) som arbeider for å avdekke alvorlige systemfeil i norsk barnevern. Refererer til NIBR-forskning om at barnevernsbarn tar livet av seg åtte ganger oftere enn andre barn, og til professor Marianne Haslev Skånlands forskning om biologiske bånd. FN og EMD har dømt det norske systemet.

  • Synlighet: Offentlig
  • Språk: Norsk
  • Medlemmer: 27 900+
  • Stiftet: Juni 2015
  • Best for: Systemkritikk, forskning, EMD-dokumentasjon
Besøk gruppen på Facebook

Alliance to Solve Parental Alienation – Dorcy Pruter

A private, professionally led Facebook group (18,500+ members) run by Dorcy Pruter and the Conscious Co-Parenting Institute. Offers structured online courses, the Chosen Parent Collective (monthly live sessions), and individual strategy calls. Open to parents, stepparents, and grandparents. Entry requires answering screening questions.

  • Visibility: Private (screening required)
  • Language: English
  • Members: 18,500+
  • Founded: August 2017
  • Best for: Parents seeking structured professional-led PA recovery programmes
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Note from Do Better Norge: The groups listed here are independent communities and are not affiliated with or endorsed by Do Better Norge beyond our recommendation as useful peer support spaces. Membership rules, moderation standards, and content quality vary by group. For legal matters, always consult a qualified Norwegian family lawyer.