Official Directory of Legal Resources, Support Services & Vital Information
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...
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.
The national 24/7 helpline for anyone experiencing domestic violence or threats.
A global support network providing education and monthly meetings specifically for "targeted" parents and family members.
Academic and judicial research into Norway’s child welfare crisis, analyzing why the system repeatedly fails to meet international human rights standards.
The central gateway for all public services in Norway regarding child-rearing, financial support, and legal obligations.
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
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.
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.
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.
English language resources from Bufdir covering family law, parental rights, child welfare, and support services available in Norway.
Official NAV calculator tool for estimating child support payments (barnebidrag) based on income, custody arrangements, and Norwegian guidelines.
NAV resources and benefits available for single parents in Norway, including transitional benefits, childcare support, and financial assistance.
Comprehensive NAV information on child support obligations, payment procedures, and rights for both paying and receiving parents in Norway.
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.
Explore our interactive guides for step-by-step support navigating your situation.