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Securing child custody and right of access

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Securing child custody and right of access is a service intended for families who are in the process of divorcing, who have divorced and who live apart, and it is provided by child welfare officers. At the meetings, the opinions of the parents are asked, possible solutions are discussed, and an effort is made to have an open discussion about the family’s situation and the related risk factors, whi ...

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Securing child custody and right of access is a service intended for families who have divorced, who are in the process of divorcing and who live apart. In relation to matters concerning child custody and right of access, the parents visit the child welfare officer either after the divorce or in connection with confirming the paternity. In some cases, the child can also go visit the office of the child welfare officer if it has been agreed with the parents that the child welfare officer will also meet with the child.

Securing child custody and right of access is governed by the Act on Child Custody and Right of Access 190/2019.

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Western Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County

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Western Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County
Text edited by: Western Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County
Updated: 10/4/2024