Practical matters to be handled in the divorce or separation

If you move house, you should submit a notification of change of address to the Digital and Population Data Services Agency and PostiOpens in a new window..

When a minor child moves to a new home with only one guardian, the guardian must make a paper notification of the child's move and ask for the signature of the other guardian. A guardian can make the notification even without the other guardian’s signature, but in that case the processing of the child’s notification is delayed significantly.

Paper forms are available at the offices of Posti or the Digital and Population Data Services Agency.

More about notifying the move of a minor at he Digital and Population Data Services Agency page Frequently asked questions on Moving in Finland.Opens in a new window.

Immediately notify Kela of the judicial separation so that your spouse’s income will not affect the subsidies you receive. For example, moving to different addresses affects the amount of housing allowance you get. Read more on Kela's web page.Opens in a new window.

If you have granted mandates to your spouse for managing your issues, remember to invalidate them as necessary. For example, you may have authorised your spouse to manage issues related to your personal health, such as going to the pharmacy on your behalf. Invalidate electronically granted mandates in Suomi.fi e-AuthorizationsOpens in a new window..

It is also worth remembering to invalidate any other rights granted to the spouse. If you have, for example, shared your electronic calendar with your former spouse, they will see your calendar entries until you have removed their rights to your calendar.