Lawyer in Family Law and Child Welfare
When a relationship ends, or when the child welfare services (barnevernet) become involved, the stakes are high. I can help you with child arrangements, agreements and financial settlements – including when one of you lives in Poland.
Family cases with a Polish element raise specific questions: Which country's court should decide the case? Can the child move to Poland? Is a Polish court decision recognised in Norway, and a Norwegian one in Poland? What happens if you married in Poland but your assets are in Norway – or in both countries? I know the rules in both legal systems and can explain the differences to you in your own language.
Many cases are best resolved through a good agreement. Others must go to court. I can help you with both.
Typical cases
Parental Responsibility, Residence and Contact
Court proceedings about where the child will live and how much contact there will be – for young children and for children over seven, who have the right to be heard.
Relocation with Children to Poland
Cases concerning consent to relocate with the child outside Norway.
Parenting Agreements
Written agreements on residence, contact and child support after separation.
Financial Settlement
Division of joint assets and debts when cohabiting partners or spouses separate.
Child Abduction (Hague Convention)
When a child has been taken from Poland to Norway, or from Norway to Poland, without consent.
Child Welfare
Assistance in child welfare cases, including questions about transferring a case to Polish courts.
Frequently asked questions
Can I move to Poland with the child?
If you share parental responsibility, both parents must as a rule consent before the child moves out of Norway. If you disagree, the court can decide. Get in touch before you move – relocating without consent can have serious consequences.
Should the divorce be handled in Norway or in Poland?
There is often a choice, and the rules differ: in Norway, divorce is normally processed through the County Governor (statsforvalteren) after one year of legal separation; in Poland it involves court proceedings. Read more in the article on divorce in Norway and Poland.
Does the child get to have a say?
Yes. Under the Children Act, children who have turned seven, and younger children who are able to form their own views, must be given the opportunity to express their opinion before decisions are made about them.
Divorce in Norway or in Poland – what is the difference?
Can I move to Poland with my child?
Other services
Criminal Law – Defence Counsel and Victim's CounselDefence counsel for the accused and victim's counsel for injured parties – with Polish as the working language.Read more
Employment LawDismissal, summary dismissal, severance package and unpaid wages – in and out of court.Read more
Occupational Injury, Consumer Claims and ContractsOccupational injury, contracts and disputes about property, vehicles and tradespeople's services.Read more
The first consultation is free
Tell me briefly what your case is about
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