The parental benefit period is divided in three parts: mother’s quota, father’s quota, and a shared period. A co-mother has the same rights as a father.

If both have the right to parental benefits:

Three weeks before the due date is reserved for the mother. In addition:
- 15 / 19 (100% / 80%) weeks are reserved for the father (father’s quota)
- 15 / 19 (100% / 80%) weeks are reserved for the mother (mother’s quota). Six of these must be taken right after the birth
- 16 / 18 (100% / 80%) weeks are shared between the parents.

There are conditions on what the mother can do if the father takes advantage of the shared period (see nav.no)

If only the father has the right to parental benefits:

The aid period is 40 weeks with 100% of the amount and 50 weeks with 80% of the amount
The aid period can begin seven weeks after the birth at the earliest

As the father, you do not have the right to the father’s quota if the mother doesn’t qualify for parental benefits. To take advantage of all of the weeks (40/50) the withdraw must start at seven weeks after the birth. If the father starts later, he will receive fewer weeks of parental benefits if he doesn’t apply for a deferment.

If only the mother qualifies for parental benefits:

If the father doesn’t qualify for parental benefits, the father’s quota is transferred to the mother
There are no conditions on what the father can do (work or studies) during the withdraw period
The father can earn the right to parental benefits while the mother is receiving parental benefits

It is possible to choose different flexible withdraws of parental benefits. It is important to apply in time in order to not lose your rights.

For more detailed information, go to www.nav.no, or check out NAV parental benefits on Facebook. You can also use the chat or call the information phone line at 55 55 33 33.

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