Homosexual unions in Norway have the same custody rights as heterosexual ones. People of this orientation can marry and adopt children - as long as they come from a relationship of one of the partners.
Homosexual relationships in Norway - how were they legalized?
Homosexual contacts in Norway were legalized in 1972, and the Church of Norway began blessing such unions in 1997. It is also possible to marry people of the same sex. The Storting adopted such a law in 2008, as a result of which over 3 couples were allowed to register a homosexual marriage. So far they have lived in concubinage.
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Childcare
Also in 2008, the possibility of adopting children by homosexual unions in Norway was established. Care for children by persons in homosexual relationships is possible even if the child was conceived as a result of in-vitro fertilization. However, as NAV stipulates, this must be done only in accredited health institutions, and the sperm donor must be verified.
Pregnancy allowance and childbirth in Norway - how to get? >>>
The prerequisite for legalizing childcare in same-sex couples is also the written consent of the spouse or cohabitant. In which they express their willingness to raise a child conceived as a result of IVF. Such a relationship must also be registered in good time. Marriage must be contracted prior to assisted fertilization. The same applies to cohabitation - the fact of remaining in such a relationship must be reported in advance to the population register (Norwegian folkeregistermyndigheten), and you can do it >>> HERE <<.
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Same-sex childcare - what are their rights in Norway?
Homosexual unions in Norway have the same rights as heterosexual marriage. This mainly applies to taking advantage of the benefits of the social welfare system. They are entitled to parental benefits, maternity and paternity leave, child benefits and many other privileges. This is guaranteed by Norwegian law, which is one of the most favorable to LGBT communities around the world.
