Child benefits?: Norwegian father, foreign custodial mum living abroad

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dianneb Member

Member since 26 July 2017

diannebMember06 October 2017 09:10:32

Hello, I was married to a Norwegian man (divorce papers actually still in process). I have custody of our 14 year old daughter. Her father has recently moved back to Norway, does not have a job yet and is applying for benefits as he gets settled. I cover all my daughter's expenses (and have for over two years) and would like to know if there is a possibility of receiving child benefits - through the father I suppose, or directly. I understand that it must depend on the particular circumstances of each case, but would like to know if this is even a possibility. Thanks very much for any information.

alina4384 Contributor

Member since 09 December 2016

alina4384Contributor08 October 2017 21:29:30

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dianneb wrote:
Hello, I was married to a Norwegian man (divorce papers actually still in process). I have custody of our 14 year old daughter. Her father has recently moved back to Norway, does not have a job yet and is applying for benefits as he gets settled. I cover all my daughter's expenses (and have for over two years) and would like to know if there is a possibility of receiving child benefits - through the father I suppose, or directly. I understand that it must depend on the particular circumstances of each case, but would like to know if this is even a possibility. Thanks very much for any information.

Hi, hope this link helps:

https://www.nav.no/en/Home/Benefits+and … -in-norway

dianneb Member

Member since 26 July 2017

diannebMember09 October 2017 06:43:59

Thank you Alina!

alina4384 Contributor

Member since 09 December 2016

alina4384Contributor09 October 2017 06:47:59

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You’re welcome.

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