Child protection

Child welfare cases are intrusive in nature and have a major impact on children's lives and futures. Legal assistance in such cases requires not only in-depth knowledge of child welfare law, but also an understanding of the human and social consequences of such processes. Over many years, Dehn Law Firm has built up solid expertise and experience in child welfare law, and our lawyers have assisted a significant number of municipalities in Akershus, Buskerud, and Østfold for more than two decades. Our role as legal advisors is often formalized through tenders in larger municipalities and ongoing assignment agreements in smaller municipalities, which ensures continuity and quality in the assistance we provide.

We have extensive experience in conducting child welfare cases before both county boards and courts, and our lawyers litigate over a hundred cases in child welfare law each year. This experience gives us unique insight into the proceedings and the challenges that may arise, enabling us to provide targeted and effective assistance to our clients. In addition to litigation, Advokatfirmaet Dehn also offers ongoing legal advice, training, and professional development for municipalities and other stakeholders. Our training activities include training for municipalities and courts, and one of our lawyers heads the child rights network at JUC (Juristenes Utdannings Center).

We assist municipalities with advice on individual cases, the development of procedures, contact with the media and guidance on media management, as well as the preparation and prosecution of compensation cases against municipalities. In addition, we take on a limited number of assignments for private parties, particularly in Asker and Bærum. Our goal is to ensure that the best interests of the child are always at the forefront and that our clients receive the assistance and support they need throughout the process. With Advokatfirmaet Dehn, you get a partner with high professional integrity and broad experience in child protection and child welfare law.

We assist with:

• Ongoing legal advice
• Teaching and professional development
• Assignments as the municipality's lawyer in county committees, district courts, courts of appeal, and the Supreme Court
• Contact with the media, as well as guidance for the municipality in relation to the media
• Preparation and litigation of compensation cases directed at municipalities
• To a limited extent, private parties, primarily in Asker and Bærum