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...
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
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.
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Detailed analysis of parental alienation (foreldrefiendtlighetssyndrom) and how the system often ignores the systematic removal of a parent from a child’s life.
The leading international nonprofit for researchers and legal professionals. Excellent for citing peer-reviewed data and the "Five-Factor Model" in court.
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
Official UN text of the Convention on the Rights of the Child.
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 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.
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.
International resources for identifying and combating parental alienation tactics used in custody battles.
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
Official Norwegian government publication of the Children Act in English, providing complete legal text and framework for children's rights and parental responsibilities.
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...
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
Official Bufdir guidelines on assessing and arranging contact rights when children are placed in care.
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.
Child Rights International Network analysis of the Strand Lobben case and its implications for children's rights.
International children's rights organization analysis of Norwegian child welfare system and best interests principle.
UN human rights experts' statement expressing concern about racial discrimination against minorities in Norway.
Government strategy document on preventing and responding to child abuse and protecting children's rights.
Comprehensive guide to contact arrangements when children are in foster care, including rights and procedures.
Norwegian Wikipedia article on parental alienation syndrome and its recognition in custody disputes.
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