johtoyhteyksiä

Johtoyhteyksiä refers to a concept in Finnish law that allows for the severance of parental liability towards a child. The purpose of this law is to enable parents to disentangle themselves from financial responsibilities towards their children in situations where co-parenting is no longer feasible.

In Finland, joint custody is the default arrangement for divorced or separated parents. However, co-parenting is not always practical or feasible, particularly when the parents are unable to communicate effectively or when there are conflicting lifestyles. In such cases, the law allows for the severance of parental liability, freeing the parent from financial responsibilities towards the child.

To invoke the law, one parent must file an application to the District Court. The court assesses the situation and determines whether severing the parental liability is in the best interest of the child. The court considers various factors, including the child's well-being, the parents' ability to cooperate, and the potential impact on the child's financial security.

The law also allows for the severance of parental liability to be ordered even if the other parent objects. However, the court must consider the objection and may ultimately decide not to sever the liability. The decree is then registered with the Patana.