Cohabitation between people who do not have a child/children under the age of 18
For a person who has no children or children under the age of 18, separation shall suffice.
Cohabiting partnerships of persons with a child/children under the age of 18
You must arrange an appointment with the district commissioner to terminate the registered partnership of individuals who have a child/children under the age of 18. A request for the conclusion of a contract in the event of the break-up of a cohabitation can be completed digitally or an appointment with the district commissioner in the district where one of the parents lives can be booked.
When a cohabitation break-up is concluded:
Who is to be treated
For each parent
How to proceed.
When a cohabitation break-up occurs, both parents are obliged to ensure that the right of the child to support is respected.
When a cohabitation break-up occurs, parents are obliged to ensure that a child has relations with both parents after the cohabitation break-up. Parents or parents may request that the district commissioner handle cases of contact at the same time as a case of cohabitation.
Financial transactions
The district commissioner is not involved in financial transactions resulting from cohabitation. If the parties disagree, they are advised to seek the assistance of a lawyer.
Re-registering in a cohabitation unit
If parents re-register for cohabitation on a website, custody shall be shared again and confirmation by the District Commissioner for cohabitation shall be cancelled.
If you do not have electronic identification, you may
Cooperation after divorce
Please see the SES, after the children's divorce, for collaboration, www.samvinnaeftirskilnad.is. The website includes courses for parents and children, as well as specialised advice from the local authorities, e.g. on account of custody and contact.
Service provider
District Commissioners