Citizen in Denmark - Ny i Danmark

Separation and divorceA spouse who no longer wishes to live in a married relationshiphas the right to divorce. Separation is a kind 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 infidelity or physical violence, it is possibleto be divorced immediately without a trial separation.Sharing 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 administration. If no agreement is reached,the matter can be settled by a court of law.A couple wishing to separate and divorce must apply to thestate administration in the region* where they live. Here theycan get advice about the conditions for separation, divorce,custody, division of property and maintenance payments.Contraception and abortionYou can always talk to your doctor about how to avoidbecoming pregnant. There are many different kinds ofcontraception to choose from.In Denmark, a woman has the right to an inducedabortion in 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 inducedabortion is a surgical procedure under general anaesthesia.It is also possible to have a medical abortion. In otherwords, an abortion induced by taking pills.We refer to www.sexlinien.dk for further details.FAMILYChild support payments.The parent not living with the child must make child supportpayments to the other. Child support payments aretax deductible.57