Citizen in Denmark - Ny i Danmark
Citizen in Denmark - Ny i Danmark
Citizen in Denmark - Ny i Danmark
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Separation and divorceA spouse who no longer wishes to live <strong>in</strong> a married relationshiphas the right to divorce. Separation is a k<strong>in</strong>d of trial period,where the couple live apart but are still married. A marriedcouple can get divorced if they have been separated for oneyear. If they agree, they can be divorced after six months.If divorce is due to <strong>in</strong>fidelity or physical violence, it is possibleto be divorced immediately without a trial separation.Shar<strong>in</strong>g responsibility for the children.The parents themselves decide how to share responsibilityfor the children. If they can not agree, they can seek helpfrom the state adm<strong>in</strong>istration. If no agreement is reached,the matter can be settled by a court of law.A couple wish<strong>in</strong>g to separate and divorce must apply to thestate adm<strong>in</strong>istration <strong>in</strong> the region* where they live. Here theycan get advice about the conditions for separation, divorce,custody, division of property and ma<strong>in</strong>tenance payments.Contraception and abortionYou can always talk to your doctor about how to avoidbecom<strong>in</strong>g pregnant. There are many different k<strong>in</strong>ds ofcontraception to choose from.In <strong>Denmark</strong>, a woman has the right to an <strong>in</strong>ducedabortion <strong>in</strong> hospital before the end of the twelfth weekof pregnancy. In special circumstances it is also possibleto have an abortion after this date.The right to an abortion is primarily founded on thewoman’s right to decide over her own body.If you want an abortion, you must contact your doctor,who will refer you to the hospital. Normally, an <strong>in</strong>ducedabortion is a surgical procedure under general anaesthesia.It is also possible to have a medical abortion. In otherwords, an abortion <strong>in</strong>duced by tak<strong>in</strong>g pills.We refer to www.sexl<strong>in</strong>ien.dk for further details.FAMILYChild support payments.The parent not liv<strong>in</strong>g with the child must make child supportpayments to the other. Child support payments aretax deductible.57