Family
Gender-neutral marriage since 2009 and separation-based divorce
The Marriage Act has been gender-neutral since 2009. Divorce normally follows a period of separation, with the County Governor handling the administrative steps.
Key rules
- Same-sex marriage has been available since 2009.
- Divorce usually follows one year of separation or two years of living apart.
- Spouses divide jointly acquired property on divorce, subject to agreement.
Governing law
- Marriage Act (Ekteskapsloven)
In practice
The County Governor (Statsforvalteren) issues the separation and divorce licences, so most divorces never reach a court.