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Rights & benefits

Laws can feel scary in a new country. Here are the basics in plain English — with links to the official pages.

Parents from outside the EU

Residence, family and work — what it means for your children.

My residence permit is based on…

Separating or divorcing

How custody, contact and support work in Denmark.

This is general information, not legal advice. Rules change and every situation is different — check the linked official page or get free advice (e.g. Familieretshuset, Mødrehjælpen, retshjælp).