NorwayFamilie 17 · School, family and health
A married couple is separated. How long must they usually have been separated before one of them can demand a divorce?
In the exam (Norwegian)
Et ektepar er separert. Hvor lenge må de vanligvis ha vært separert før en av dem kan kreve skilsmisse?
- aAt least one monthMinst én måned
- bAt least five yearsMinst fem år
- cAt least one yearMinst ett årCorrect answer
Why?
After at least one year of separation (separasjon), each of the spouses can demand a divorce (skilsmisse). If the couple has lived apart for at least two years, they can also get a divorce without being separated first.
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