According to Icelandic law, the child is guaranteed a minimum of maintenance.

Inheritance tax is payable to heirs on funds accruing to them.

The system is based on a graduated payment phase where each individual pays proportionately less as his/her cost of medicine increases within a 12 month period.

Bergþóra and Jakob's memorial fund aims to strengthen quality and scientific work in Icelandic healthcare.

Information for foster parents from the first steps to the end of foster care. All about contracts, payments, supervision, support and foster children's rights.