{"id":4479,"date":"2019-09-09T14:29:57","date_gmt":"2019-09-09T11:29:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/?page_id=4479"},"modified":"2026-03-16T11:03:05","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T09:03:05","slug":"current-affairs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/ajankohtaista\/","title":{"rendered":"LATEST NEWS"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_block_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module et_pb_text_align_center\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h1><strong>LATEST NEWS<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>On this page, we keep you up to date with Amos news and legislation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_search_0 et_pb_search et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><form class=\"et_pb_searchform\" method=\"get\" role=\"search\" action=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/\" data-trp-original-action=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/\"><div><label class=\"screen-reader-text\" for=\"s\">Search for:<\/label><input name=\"s\" class=\"et_pb_s\" type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Retrieve from \" value=\"\" \/><input name=\"et_pb_searchform_submit\" type=\"hidden\" value=\"et_search_process\" \/><input name=\"et_pb_include_pages\" type=\"hidden\" value=\"yes\" \/><input name=\"et_pb_include_posts\" type=\"hidden\" value=\"yes\" \/><input class=\"et_pb_searchsubmit\" type=\"submit\" value=\"Search\" \/><\/div><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"trp-form-language\" value=\"en\"\/><\/form><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_block_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_blog_0 et_pb_blog et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_posts et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_ajax_pagination_container\"><div class=\"et_pb_blog_posts et_grid_module\"><article class=\"et_pb_post et_pb_post_id_12863 clearfix et_pb_blog_item_0_0 post-12863 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-avioero category-avioero-ositus category-ositus category-yksityisasiakkaat tag-division tag-division-agreement tag-division-of-property tag-divorce tag-divorce-in-finland tag-how-to-divide-the-property-in-divorce tag-marital-division tag-marital-right tag-prenupt tag-prenupt-in-divorce tag-tuula-rainto\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/division-in-divorce-in-finland\/\" class=\"entry-featured-image-url\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/shutterstock_2110228532-scaled.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"284\" alt=\"In the event of divorce, a division will be made. The division is based on the principle of dividing the matrimonial property in half or on a divorce clause.\" class=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/shutterstock_2110228532-scaled.jpg 479w, https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/shutterstock_2110228532-400x284.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width:479px) 479px, 100vw\" \/><span data-icon=\"\ue050\" class=\"et_overlay et_pb_inline_icon\"><\/span><\/a><\/div><h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/division-in-divorce-in-finland\/\">Division in divorce in Finland<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"post-meta\"><span class=\"published\">21.05.2026<\/span> | <span class=\"entry-categories\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/category\/avioero\/\" rel=\"tag\">Divorce<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/category\/yksityisasiakkaat\/ositus\/avioero-ositus\/\" rel=\"tag\">Divorce<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/category\/yksityisasiakkaat\/ositus\/\" rel=\"tag\">Marriage and division<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/category\/yksityisasiakkaat\/\" rel=\"tag\">Private customers<\/a><\/span><\/p><div class=\"post-content\"><div class=\"post-content-inner\"><p>What does division of property in a divorce mean? Division of property is a process where the assets of the spouses are divided. The need for asset division can arise either from a divorce or the death of one of the spouses. The division of property can take place\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article><article class=\"et_pb_post et_pb_post_id_11262 clearfix et_pb_blog_item_0_1 post-11262 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-deed-of-the-estate-inventory category-yksityisasiakkaat tag-child-and-inheritance tag-deceased-person tag-deed-of-inhertance tag-dividing-inheritance tag-inheritage tag-inheritance-in-finland tag-legal-part tag-order-of-inheritace tag-right-to-inherit tag-spouse-as-heir tag-testament tag-who-will-inhert tag-will\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/inheritage\/\" class=\"entry-featured-image-url\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/shutterstock_1038948943-scaled.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"284\" alt=\"CEO contract, the CEO is not employed\" class=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/shutterstock_1038948943-scaled.jpg 479w, https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/shutterstock_1038948943-400x284.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width:479px) 479px, 100vw\" \/><span data-icon=\"\ue050\" class=\"et_overlay et_pb_inline_icon\"><\/span><\/a><\/div><h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/inheritage\/\">Who will inherit according to the laws of Finland<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"post-meta\"><span class=\"published\">21.05.2026<\/span> | <span class=\"entry-categories\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/category\/yksityisasiakkaat\/deed-of-the-estate-inventory\/\" rel=\"tag\">Deed of the Estate Inventory<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/category\/yksityisasiakkaat\/\" rel=\"tag\">Private customers<\/a><\/span><\/p><div class=\"post-content\"><div class=\"post-content-inner\"><p>The order of succession dictates who inherits from a deceased person. The testator can alter the order of succession provided they have made a will. However, a child or grandchild always has the right to receive half of the inheritance they would have received if\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article><article class=\"et_pb_post et_pb_post_id_11724 clearfix et_pb_blog_item_0_2 post-11724 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-deed-of-inventory category-deed-of-the-estate-inventory category-division-of-assets category-inheritance-division category-last-will-and-testament category-tuula-rainto tag-inheritage tag-inheritance-in-finland tag-testament tag-who-will-inhert tag-will\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/who-will-inherit-according-to-the-laws-of-finland\/\" class=\"entry-featured-image-url\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/shutterstock_1038948943-scaled.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"284\" alt=\"CEO contract\" class=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/shutterstock_1038948943-scaled.jpg 479w, https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/shutterstock_1038948943-400x284.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width:479px) 479px, 100vw\" \/><span data-icon=\"\ue050\" class=\"et_overlay et_pb_inline_icon\"><\/span><\/a><\/div><h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/who-will-inherit-according-to-the-laws-of-finland\/\">Who will inherit according to the laws of Finland<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"post-meta\"><span class=\"published\">21.05.2026<\/span> | <span class=\"entry-categories\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/category\/deed-of-inventory\/\" rel=\"tag\">Deed of inventory<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/category\/yksityisasiakkaat\/deed-of-the-estate-inventory\/\" rel=\"tag\">Deed of the Estate Inventory<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/category\/division-of-assets\/\" rel=\"tag\">Division of assets<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/category\/inheritance-division\/\" rel=\"tag\">Inheritance division<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/category\/last-will-and-testament\/\" rel=\"tag\">Last will and testament<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/category\/tuula-rainto\/\" rel=\"tag\">Tuula Rainto<\/a><\/span><\/p><div class=\"post-content\"><div class=\"post-content-inner\"><p>The order of inheritance dictates who inherits from a deceased person. The testator can alter the order of inheritance provided they have made a will. However, a child or grandchild always has the right to receive half of the inheritance they would have received if...<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article><article class=\"et_pb_post et_pb_post_id_11248 clearfix et_pb_blog_item_0_3 post-11248 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-ositus category-perinnonjako category-yksityisasiakkaat category-yrittajat tag-eroon-yhteisesta-omaisuudesta tag-eroon-yhteisomistuksesta tag-riitaa-yhteisomistuksessa tag-yhdessa-omistamisen-purkaminen tag-yhteinen-omaisuus tag-yhteisomistuksen-purku tag-yhteisomistus-ei-onnistu tag-yhteisomistussuhde tag-yhteista-omaisuutta\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/yhteisomistus\/\" class=\"entry-featured-image-url\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Lakikirjoja.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"284\" alt=\"Get out of co-ownership\" class=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Lakikirjoja.jpg 479w, https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Lakikirjoja-400x284.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width:479px) 479px, 100vw\" \/><span data-icon=\"\ue050\" class=\"et_overlay et_pb_inline_icon\"><\/span><\/a><\/div><h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/yhteisomistus\/\">Get out of co-ownership<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"post-meta\"><span class=\"published\">29.04.2026<\/span> | <span class=\"entry-categories\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/category\/yksityisasiakkaat\/ositus\/\" rel=\"tag\">Marriage and division<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/category\/yksityisasiakkaat\/perinnonjako\/\" rel=\"tag\">Inheritance division<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/category\/yksityisasiakkaat\/\" rel=\"tag\">Private customers<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/category\/yritysoikeus\/yrittajat\/\" rel=\"tag\">Entrepreneurs<\/a><\/span><\/p><div class=\"post-content\"><div class=\"post-content-inner\"><p>This concerns joint ownership, which occurs when two or more individuals jointly own, for instance, a property, flat, object, or animal. Joint owners may have disputes regarding who gets to use the item at any given time, how usage turns are divided, or who decides on any potential...<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article><article class=\"et_pb_post et_pb_post_id_10116 clearfix et_pb_blog_item_0_4 post-10116 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-perinnonjako category-perunkirjoitus category-testamentti category-yksityisasiakkaat tag-kuolinpesan-jako tag-perinnonjako tag-pesanjakaja tag-pesanjakaja-karajaoikeudesta tag-pesanjakaja-kuolinpesaan tag-pesanselvittaja tag-riita-kuolinpesasssa tag-rittaa-kuolinpesassa\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/perinnonjako-ja-riita\/\" class=\"entry-featured-image-url\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Peintoverotus-scaled.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"284\" alt=\"Are we arguing about the distribution of the inheritance? The distribution of the estate can be handled by the administrator.\" class=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Peintoverotus-scaled.jpg 479w, https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Peintoverotus-400x284.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width:479px) 479px, 100vw\" \/><span data-icon=\"\ue050\" class=\"et_overlay et_pb_inline_icon\"><\/span><\/a><\/div><h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/perinnonjako-ja-riita\/\">Division of the succession and dispute between the partners on the division of the succession\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"post-meta\"><span class=\"published\">22.04.2026<\/span> | <span class=\"entry-categories\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/category\/yksityisasiakkaat\/perinnonjako\/\" rel=\"tag\">Inheritance division<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/category\/yksityisasiakkaat\/perunkirjoitus\/\" rel=\"tag\">Probate and inheritance tax<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/category\/yksityisasiakkaat\/testamentti\/\" rel=\"tag\">Last will and testament<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/category\/yksityisasiakkaat\/\" rel=\"tag\">Private customers<\/a><\/span><\/p><div class=\"post-content\"><div class=\"post-content-inner\"><p>Once the estate inventory has been completed, the division of inheritance can proceed. Any of the estate beneficiaries have the right to demand that the division of inheritance be undertaken. The starting point is that the inheritance is divided in a manner agreed upon by the estate beneficiaries themselves.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article><article class=\"et_pb_post et_pb_post_id_238375 clearfix et_pb_blog_item_0_5 post-238375 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-yksityisasiakkaat\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/kuolinpesan-kulut\/\" class=\"entry-featured-image-url\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shutterstock_399985504-scaled.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"284\" alt=\"Estate expenses\" class=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shutterstock_399985504-scaled.jpg 479w, https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shutterstock_399985504-400x284.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width:479px) 479px, 100vw\" \/><span data-icon=\"\ue050\" class=\"et_overlay et_pb_inline_icon\"><\/span><\/a><\/div><h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/kuolinpesan-kulut\/\">Estate expenses<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"post-meta\"><span class=\"published\">21.04.2026<\/span> | <span class=\"entry-categories\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/category\/yksityisasiakkaat\/\" rel=\"tag\">Private customers<\/a><\/span><\/p><div class=\"post-content\"><div class=\"post-content-inner\"><p>When a person dies, an estate is created. The estate consists of the heirs and the deceased's assets and debts. Expenses may arise for the estate even after death. Such expenses can include, for example, the deceased's possible hospital and electricity bills....<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article><article class=\"et_pb_post et_pb_post_id_238371 clearfix et_pb_blog_item_0_6 post-238371 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-yksityisasiakkaat\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/avopuolison-perintooikeus-avoliitossa\/\" class=\"entry-featured-image-url\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Lakikirjoja-2.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"284\" alt=\"Unmarried partner&#039;s inheritance rights\" class=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Lakikirjoja-2.jpg 479w, https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Lakikirjoja-2-400x284.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width:479px) 479px, 100vw\" \/><span data-icon=\"\ue050\" class=\"et_overlay et_pb_inline_icon\"><\/span><\/a><\/div><h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/avopuolison-perintooikeus-avoliitossa\/\">Unmarried partner's inheritance rights<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"post-meta\"><span class=\"published\">04.05.2026<\/span> | <span class=\"entry-categories\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/category\/yksityisasiakkaat\/\" rel=\"tag\">Private customers<\/a><\/span><\/p><div class=\"post-content\"><div class=\"post-content-inner\"><p>A cohabiting partner does not have a statutory right to inherit. If there is no will made in favour of the cohabiting partner, their position is unprotected. Entitled to inherit are the deceased person's direct descendants, meaning the deceased person's...<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article><article class=\"et_pb_post et_pb_post_id_13599 clearfix et_pb_blog_item_0_7 post-13599 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-oikeudenkaynti category-pahoinpitely category-rikosasiat\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/rikosprosessi-ja-rikosasiat\/\" class=\"entry-featured-image-url\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ChatGPT-Image-23.-marrask.-2025-klo-19.53.21.png\" width=\"400\" height=\"284\" alt=\"Criminal matters and criminal procedure\" class=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ChatGPT-Image-23.-marrask.-2025-klo-19.53.21.png 479w, https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ChatGPT-Image-23.-marrask.-2025-klo-19.53.21-400x284.png 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width:479px) 479px, 100vw\" \/><span data-icon=\"\ue050\" class=\"et_overlay et_pb_inline_icon\"><\/span><\/a><\/div><h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/rikosprosessi-ja-rikosasiat\/\">Criminal matters and criminal procedure<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"post-meta\"><span class=\"published\">23.11.2025<\/span> | <span class=\"entry-categories\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/category\/riita-asiat-ja-oikeudenkaynnit\/oikeudenkaynti\/\" rel=\"tag\">The trial<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/category\/pahoinpitely\/\" rel=\"tag\">Assault<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/category\/rikosasiat\/\" rel=\"tag\">Criminal matters<\/a><\/span><\/p><div class=\"post-content\"><div class=\"post-content-inner\"><p>A criminal trial is often an exciting and even frightening experience for those involved. In a criminal trial, you will be dealing with the police, the prosecutor, and the court, and often for the first time in your life. Assisting in criminal matters requires precision, experience, and\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article><article class=\"et_pb_post et_pb_post_id_13347 clearfix et_pb_blog_item_0_8 post-13347 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-lapsiasiat tag-isyyden-tunnustaminen\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/isyyden-tunnustaminen-eli-vanhemmuuden-vahvistaminen\/\" class=\"entry-featured-image-url\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Perunkirjoitus-scaled.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"284\" alt=\"Recognition of paternity, i.e. confirmation of parenthood\" class=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Perunkirjoitus-scaled.jpg 479w, https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Perunkirjoitus-400x284.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width:479px) 479px, 100vw\" \/><span data-icon=\"\ue050\" class=\"et_overlay et_pb_inline_icon\"><\/span><\/a><\/div><h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/isyyden-tunnustaminen-eli-vanhemmuuden-vahvistaminen\/\">Recognition of paternity, i.e. confirmation of parenthood<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"post-meta\"><span class=\"published\">13.10.2025<\/span> | <span class=\"entry-categories\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/category\/lapsiasiat\/\" rel=\"tag\">Children's issues<\/a><\/span><\/p><div class=\"post-content\"><div class=\"post-content-inner\"><p>Paternity is not merely a biological fact, but is a legal relationship with a child. Acknowledging paternity grants a child, among other things, the right to maintenance, inheritance, and contact with the father. In this article, we will explain how paternity can be acknowledged, when it arises\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article><article class=\"et_pb_post et_pb_post_id_13345 clearfix et_pb_blog_item_0_9 post-13345 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-lapsiasiat tag-huoltajuudesta-luopuminen tag-lapsen-oikeus-elatukseen tag-paatos-tuomioistuimessa tag-sopimus-lastenvalvojalla tag-yhteishuoltajuus\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/huoltajuudesta-luopuminen\/\" class=\"entry-featured-image-url\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/shutterstock_2476731345-scaled.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"284\" alt=\"Custody of a child is a right and an obligation under Finnish law.\" class=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/shutterstock_2476731345-scaled.jpg 479w, https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/shutterstock_2476731345-400x284.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width:479px) 479px, 100vw\" \/><span data-icon=\"\ue050\" class=\"et_overlay et_pb_inline_icon\"><\/span><\/a><\/div><h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/huoltajuudesta-luopuminen\/\">Can custody of a child be relinquished - and when can it be relinquished?<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"post-meta\"><span class=\"published\">17.09.2025<\/span> | <span class=\"entry-categories\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/category\/lapsiasiat\/\" rel=\"tag\">Children's issues<\/a><\/span><\/p><div class=\"post-content\"><div class=\"post-content-inner\"><p>In Finnish law, parental responsibility is a defined right and obligation. It means that the parent is responsible for the child's well-being, upbringing, and representation. But can a parent relinquish parental responsibility \u2013 or can they lose it against their will? 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