Research on joint custody and children

Read about what research says regarding joint custody and other important issues for children when parents live apart.

New Book: "Vardag med Varannan Vecka"

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Psychologist Maria Farm and journalist Lisa Bjärbo wrote the book they missed about life in two homes — on money, equality and kids with special needs.

The Benefits of Living in Two Homes for Children

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Two homes can be a good thing for kids: more one-on-one time with each parent, more caring adults around, special traditions, and a calmer everyday life.

Living in Two Homes: Why Sweden Is Different

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Nowhere is alternate living as common as in Sweden. Child psychologist Malin Bergström on why everyday contact with both parents matters for children.

Moving with Your Child as a Sole Custodian

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With sole custody you decide where your child lives and can move without the other parent's consent. Steps to ease the move and keep contact going.

"I Want to Move With Our Child!" (Joint Custody)

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With joint custody you need the other parent's consent to move with your child. What the law says, when a move becomes a crime, and what your options are.

Child Support When Children Alternate Between Two Homes

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With shared custody, neither parent usually pays child support — unless incomes differ widely. See what Swedish case law says and how to agree on costs.

What Support Can I Receive from Family Law Services?

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How familjerätten (Family Law Services) helps separated parents: cooperation talks, binding custody agreements, and the mandatory meetings before court.

Maintenance Support in Sweden: A Safety Net for the Child

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When a parent pays little or no child support, Försäkringskassan can step in with maintenance support. See the amounts and how it works.

Child Support in Sweden: How It Works

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Who pays child support in Sweden, how it is calculated, and what it must cover. Learn how to reach a binding agreement — or get a court decision.

Can You Get Housing Allowance With Alternate Living?

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You can get housing allowance with alternate living, but how much depends on the time the children spend with you. The Försäkringskassan rules explained.

What Benefits Can I Apply For as a Separated Parent?

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Housing allowance, child allowance, maintenance support and more. See which benefits you can claim as a separated parent in Sweden and how much each pays.

How Does Insurance Work for Children with Two Homes?

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Which home insurance covers a child with two homes? ICA Banken economist Magnus Hjelmér explains the rules, plus what applies to accident insurance.

Shared Finances in the Blended Family

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How do you split housing, food, allowances and gifts in a blended family? Everyday economist Magnus Hjelmér on a division that feels fair to everyone.

Save Money for Your Child After a Separation

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How do you save for your child after a separation? ICA Banken's everyday economist explains accounts in the child's name, funds, and saving in your own.

How to Keep Track of Your Child's Finances

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How to divide your child's costs when you live in two homes: sharing expenses fairly, compensating for vab days, joint accounts, and where to get help.

How to Secure Your Income After Separation

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Worried about money after separation? Learn how a-kassa, income insurance, health insurance, loan protection and buffer savings can protect your family.

How Does the Court Handle a Custody Dispute?

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What happens when a custody dispute goes to court: summons application, response, preparatory hearing, main hearing and appeal, from a family law attorney.

Division of Property (Bodelning): What You Need to Know

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A division of property agreement (bodelning) settles who gets what when you divorce or separate. Learn what differs for married couples and cohabitants.

The Child's Right to Visitation

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Visitation, or umgänge, is when a child lives mainly with one parent and sees the other less than a third of the time. What it looks like and who decides.

Joint or Sole Custody: What Does It Really Mean?

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Joint custody means deciding together; sole custody means one parent decides. Learn how it works in Sweden and when sole custody is best for the child.

Two Homes – What Does the Research Say?

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Swedish research on children living in two homes after a separation: how they fare compared with living with one parent, and when it does not suit a child.

The Court's Assessment of the Best Interest of the Child

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What does a court weigh when parents cannot agree on custody, residence or contact? The six circumstances behind the best interest of the child, explained.