After a separation or breakup, there is a lot to consider. When children are involved, disputes often arise about where the child will live, how visitation will be arranged, and who will have parental responsibility. Our lawyers have extensive experience with all the issues that can come up in custody disputes. We help with everything from drafting a reasonable visitation agreement to taking your case to court if the other parent does not follow the agreement.
You can expect our lawyers to be good communicators and collaborative in meetings with the other party — without being afraid to stand up for your rights and interests if necessary. In custody disputes, the child’s best interests always come first. This is something our lawyers never lose sight of.
Examples of cases we assist with:
Divorce or separation
Disagreements over who should have parental responsibility
Disputes over visitation rights or visitation schedules
Enforcing visitation rights after the other parent unlawfully sabotages them
In custody cases, you may be entitled to free legal aid. You can click the link to learn more about this arrangement, or contact us to discuss your case and get more information.
In cases concerning child custody, the starting point is that the parents reach an agreement regarding residence and visitation. It is best if these matters can be resolved without legal conflict. If the parents cannot agree, they can seek help from the family counseling office and request mediation. If mediation also fails, the case can be brought to court. The court’s decision will largely be based on what it considers to be in the best interests of the child.
Before a child custody case can be brought to court, mediation must be attempted. In a mediation meeting, a neutral mediator will try to help the parents reach an agreement on issues such as residence, visitation, and parental responsibility.
Mediation can be arranged through the family counseling office or private providers. The goal of mediation is to reduce conflict between the parents and find solutions that both can accept.
If mediation fails, the case can be brought to court. At Adalat, we can assist you in presenting your case.
Our lawyers have extensive experience with child custody disputes and handle numerous cases each year regarding residence, visitation, and parental responsibility before Norwegian courts.
We can help you counter demands from the other party and assess your position. We are cooperative when possible but not afraid to stand firmly for your rights if needed.
Do you need help understanding your rights and responsibilities as a parent? Get in touch.
You can either send us an email at advokat@adalat.no, or fill out the contact form on our website.
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