The law firm Sweger & Boström undertakes assignments relating to adoption. In an adoption, parental responsibility is transferred from the child's biological parents to the adoptive parents. An application for adoption usually requires a review by a Swedish court. The court then assesses whether the adoptive parents are suitable. There are rules governing who is eligible to adopt.

The law firm Sweger & Boström has knowledgeable attorneys and lawyers who can represent you throughout the entire adoption process.

When a person dies, there are a number of steps that need to be taken. An estate inventory (a list of the deceased's assets and liabilities) must be drawn up and the deceased's estate distributed. The estate inventory must be registered with the Swedish Tax Agency. If you need help drawing up and registering the estate inventory, we at Advokatfirman Sweger & Boström can assist you with this.

For a number of reasons, disagreements may arise between the beneficiaries of an estate regarding inheritance rights. In Sweden, children are always entitled to their legal share (half of the inheritance). If one of your parents has made a will or given away property in such a way that your legal share is violated, there are certain deadlines that must be observed. It is therefore important that you contact a lawyer/solicitor immediately so that you do not miss any deadlines and thus lose your right to inheritance.

The law firm Sweger & Boström has many years of experience in inheritance law and can assist you in all types of inheritance matters.

When parents separate, questions inevitably arise regarding custody, housing, and visitation rights. It may be wise to draw up a written agreement between the parents that regulates issues of custody, housing, and visitation rights. If the parents cannot agree, the dispute can be settled in court.

Please contact us at Advokatfirman Sweger & Boström if you would like to hire legal representation. We have skilled attorneys and lawyers who will guide you through the entire process.

If you have legal protection through your home insurance, part of the costs for your legal representative may be covered by your insurance company. If you are not entitled to legal protection, you may in some cases be entitled to legal aid, in which case the state will cover most of the cost (a percentage determined by the Legal Aid Authority based on your income) for the representative.

Division of property between spouses may occur on three occasions: during the marriage, after the marriage, or upon the death of one spouse. In the event of divorce or the death of one spouse, there is an obligation to divide the property.

A division of property is carried out upon dissolution of the marriage (through divorce or death) or as soon as an application for divorce has been filed with the court, if one of the parties so requests. The Marriage Code contains comprehensive rules on which property is included in the division of property and how the property is to be distributed. If the spouses have drawn up a prenuptial agreement, the property specified in the prenuptial agreement will constitute separate property and be excluded from the division of property. It is advisable to consult a lawyer or solicitor who is familiar with the applicable rules.

The law firm Sweger & Boström has extensive experience in property division and undertakes assignments as representatives for those who have questions about their property division.

Item descriptionAfter a person dies, an estate is formed. An estate is a legal entity that manages the deceased's assets. This includes paying the estate's bills, terminating agreements that the deceased had, and taking care of the estate's assets, such as real estate. The assets are then distributed among the heirs in a process known as inheritance distribution, after which the estate is liquidated. Estate administration is a collective term for the entire process, which begins with an inventory of the estate and ends with the liquidation of the estate. An estate inventory is a list of the deceased's assets and liabilities. The beneficiaries of the estate are responsible for the estate administration. If you do not have knowledge in this area, it may be wise to seek the help of a lawyer or solicitor.

At Sweger & Boström Law Firm, you can get help throughout the entire process.

The rules governing the establishment and revocation of paternity are set out in the Parenting Code.

At Advokatfirman Sweger & Boström, we have lawyers and attorneys who undertake assignments as representatives for those who have questions regarding the establishment or revocation of paternity.

The law firm Sweger & Boström specializes in private and family law cases with international connections. In an increasingly globalized world, it is not uncommon for divorces, property divisions, and custody cases to involve people of different nationalities and people who have chosen to settle outside their home country. In such cases, it is important to obtain advice and guidance at an early stage regarding which country has jurisdiction to adjudicate the case, which country's laws are applicable, and whether a foreign judgment can be recognized or enforced in Sweden. When drawing up family law agreements between people of different nationalities or people who plan to settle abroad, it is important, in order to avoid future disputes, to include a choice of law clause in the agreement, i.e. to decide in advance which country's laws will apply to the agreement.

At Advokatfirman Sweger & Boström, we have attorneys and lawyers who specialize in precisely these matters and who can guide you through this perhaps somewhat unfamiliar terrain.

It is also important to note that Swedish lawyers can only act on Swedish soil. If your case is being handled by a foreign court, you will need to hire a local representative. The law firm Sweger & Boström has a broad network of foreign lawyers that we can recommend.

The Hague case

If one parent, against the will of the other parent, takes the child from its country of residence, international private and family law also comes into play. There are international conventions in this area, such as the Hague Convention, which regulates the unlawful removal and return of children to their country of residence.

We at Advokatfirman Sweger & Boström are one of the law firms with the most Hague cases in the entire country. Cases with international connections can often be complicated if you do not have knowledge in the area. Advokatfirman Sweger & Boström specializes in this area and will help you through the entire process.

Moving in with a partner is naturally an exciting step in a relationship, but it can also require some legal considerations. Do you want to avoid having to divide your property or exclude certain assets from a possible future division of property? If so, it may be a good idea to draw up a cohabitation agreement.

Through a cohabitation agreement, cohabitants can agree that certain property should be excluded from the division of property or that no division of property should take place at all. When a cohabitation relationship ends, a division of property will otherwise take place with regard to the parties' joint residence and household goods. It is important to note that the parties do not have to be co-owners of the property for it to be considered a joint residence or joint household goods within the meaning of the Cohabitation Act. It is sufficient that a residence is owned by either of the cohabitants, if the residence was acquired with the intention that it should be the cohabitants' joint home. Similar rules apply to joint household goods. There are therefore also financial reasons for wanting to establish a cohabitation agreement.

Contact us at Advokatfirman Sweger & Boström and we will help you prepare for a future cohabitation or dissolve your cohabitation.

The dissolution of a marriage or cohabitation relationship entails significant changes. It is not always easy to find a new place to live, especially if there are children involved. For many, being able to remain in the shared home until the division of property is finalized can be perceived as a relief, as the division of property process can be protracted. However, it is common for the parties to disagree on who should be allowed to remain in the shared home. In a divorce case or when a cohabitation relationship is dissolved, the right of residence means that you have the right to remain in the shared home until the division of property is complete. Your spouse or cohabitant is then immediately obliged to move out of the shared home. The person who has the greatest need to remain in the home and has the financial means to cover the running costs associated with the home is the person who will be granted the right to remain.

The law firm Sweger & Boström will guide you through the entire process when you want to apply for the right to remain in your shared home.

A child who lives with only one parent usually has visitation rights with the other parent. Parents who live apart can agree in writing on when and how often the child will spend time with the other parent. It may be wise to draw up a written agreement rather than a verbal agreement in order to reduce the risk of a dispute arising between the parents.

At Sweger & Boström Law Firm, we help you if you are having difficulty agreeing with the other parent on visitation rights for your child. We facilitate the process for you by handling communications with the other party and the authorities. If you have legal protection through your home insurance, part of the costs for your legal representative may be covered by your insurance company. If you are not entitled to legal protection, you may in some cases be entitled to legal aid, in which case the state will cover most (a percentage determined by the Legal Aid Authority based on your income) of the cost of the representative.

More and more people who are involuntarily childless are choosing to take advantage of the opportunity to have children through surrogacy arrangements. Legal problems can arise in surrogacy arrangements because the person who gives birth to a child is considered to be the legal mother under Swedish law. If the person who gives birth to the child is married to a man, he is presumed to be the child's father. Both of these effects are undesirable for couples who want to have children through surrogacy. People who choose to use surrogacy may therefore need to apply for adoption in order to become the legal parents of the child. Given that many surrogacy arrangements have links to countries other than Sweden, issues of private international law often arise. For example, a foreign court may have ruled on the parenthood of the child. It may then be unclear whether such a ruling will have effect in Sweden or not, which is why it is important to consult a lawyer or attorney at an early stage of the process. The legal situation is constantly evolving, both in the legislature and in the courts.

If you need advice on matters related to surrogacy arrangements, please feel free to contact us at Advokatfirman Sweger & Boström.

Alimony to spouse

During the marriage, the spouses shall jointly ensure that their common and personal needs are met. As married persons, the spouses have a statutory obligation to support each other. If one spouse does not have sufficient means to meet the joint or personal needs, the other spouse may be obliged to contribute funds to the former spouse, i.e., pay alimony. In certain cases, the maintenance obligation may remain in force during a transitional period even after the divorce decree has become final.

Contact us at Sweger & Boström Law Firm and we will help you.

Child support

Both parents are jointly responsible for providing financially for their children's needs. The maintenance obligation ceases when the child reaches the age of 18. If the child attends school after this age, the parents are obliged to pay maintenance for the duration of the child's schooling, but no longer than until the child reaches the age of 21. Schooling includes studies in primary school, secondary school, or other comparable basic education. If the child lives permanently with one parent, the other parent is obliged to pay child support for the child. In cases where one parent has a significantly higher income than the other, child support may also be paid in cases of alternating residence.

At Sweger & Boström Law Firm, we undertake assignments as representatives for those who have questions or disputes regarding child support. If you have legal protection through your home insurance, part of the costs for your legal representative may be covered by your insurance company. If you are not entitled to legal protection, you may in some cases be entitled to legal aid, in which case the state will cover most (a percentage determined by the Legal Aid Authority based on your income) of the cost of the representative.

 Drawing up a will

The Swedish Inheritance Code contains rules governing how the estate of a deceased person is to be distributed. It is important to note that cohabiting partners do not inherit from each other, which can have significant consequences if your partner dies. It is therefore particularly important for those who have a cohabiting partner or children from a previous relationship to draw up a will in order to best secure your and your partner's financial future. By drawing up a will, you can choose exactly how your estate should be distributed (with the exception of your children's legal share).

At Sweger & Boström Law Firm, we can help you draw up a will that meets the formal requirements and accurately reflects your last wishes and testament.

Drawing up a prenuptial agreement

Getting married is a symbol of love, but it also has a number of financial consequences in a legal sense. The starting point for a marriage is, of course, that it will last a lifetime, but sometimes it ends in divorce. It is therefore wise to consider before marriage whether there is any property that should not be divided equally between the spouses in a possible future division of property. A prenuptial agreement is drawn up between spouses or prospective spouses and regulates which property is separate property and therefore not included in the division of property.

At Sweger & Boström Law Firm, we can help you draw up a prenuptial agreement. The prenuptial agreement must be registered with the Swedish Tax Agency in order to be legally binding.

Preparation of gift deeds

In the case of gifts of significant value, it is wise to draw up a deed of gift to avoid any future disputes regarding the transfer of the gift. Drawing up a deed of gift may seem simple, but if it is not done correctly, it can have unforeseen consequences.

At Sweger & Boström Law Firm, we can help you draw up a deed of gift.

Children have the right to a safe and caring upbringing. When parents find themselves in a conflict over custody of their child, communication between them can easily become strained. It is a good idea to contact a representative who can handle contact with the other party on your behalf ahead of a district court case.

In order for separated parents to have joint custody, they must be able to cooperate well on matters concerning the child. In cases of significant cooperation difficulties that are not temporary in nature, it is in the best interests of the child for one parent to be granted sole custody.

It is possible to change custody of a child from sole custody to joint custody and vice versa. Custody is largely about decision-making authority over the child. This may involve, for example, choosing a school, healthcare, or issuing a passport.

It helps if the parents can agree on custody by drawing up a written agreement. However, this is not always possible, in which case the custody issue can be decided in court.

The law firm Sweger & Boström specializes in custody disputes, among other things, and works with such cases on a daily basis. The most important thing in custody disputes is that the child's best interests are met, and we make sure to fight for this throughout the entire process.

If you have legal protection through your home insurance, part of the costs for your legal representative may be covered by your insurance company. If you are not entitled to legal protection, you may in some cases be entitled to legal aid, in which case the state will cover the majority of the costs for the representative.

If you have been the victim of a crime for which the prosecutor has initiated a preliminary investigation, you are in some cases entitled to a legal representative. A legal representative will support you throughout the legal process. The legal representative participates in police interviews, informs you about everything that happens in the process, handles contact with the prosecutor and the district court, and represents you in claims for damages for the harm you have suffered as a result of the crime you have been subjected to. The legal representative is appointed by the district court. You can contact the police or the prosecutor yourself and state that you want a legal representative and give the name of the lawyer/attorney you want.

At Sweger & Boström Law Firm, we have lawyers and attorneys with extensive experience in acting as legal representatives for plaintiffs. The cost of the legal representative you choose will be reimbursed by the state.

We undertake assignments as special representatives for children and are frequently appointed by the courts for these assignments.

If you are suspected of a crime, you are entitled to a public defender in certain cases. A public defender must be a lawyer. If you are arrested or detained, for example, you are entitled to a public defender, and the sooner you request one, the better. If you are suspected of a crime where the penalty scale prescribes at least six months' imprisonment, you are also entitled to a public defender. You can request a lawyer from the law firm Sweger & Boström. If you are not entitled to a public defender, you can, at your own expense, hire one of our lawyers as your private defender.

All children have the right to a safe and loving upbringing. When parents separate, questions arise about how custody, housing, and visitation rights should be resolved. The law firm Sweger & Boström specializes in custody, visitation, and housing issues and works with these cases on a daily basis. The most important thing in a custody dispute is that the child's best interests are met, and that is our focus throughout the entire process.

If you have legal protection through your home insurance, part of the costs for your legal representative may be covered by your insurance company. If you are not entitled to legal protection, you may in some cases be entitled to legal aid, in which case the state will cover most (a percentage determined by the Legal Aid Authority based on your income) of the cost of the representative.

Under certain circumstances, the social services committee has the legal right to take a child into care. The reasons for taking a child into care may be that the child is being abused at home or that the child/young person is exhibiting destructive behavior. The social services committee's decision on care is always reviewed by the administrative court. Both the child taken into care and the guardians are entitled to legal representation.

At Advokatfirman Sweger & Boström, we handle LVU cases and assist you throughout the entire process. It is important to know that you can request a specific lawyer or legal representative when the court appoints a public defender for you. You can also contact us directly. The costs for the public defender are covered by the state.

Under certain circumstances, the court may, by law, order compulsory treatment for a person who has an ongoing addiction. Under certain circumstances, the court may also, by law, order compulsory treatment for a person suffering from a serious mental disorder. These persons are entitled to public legal aid. The cost of public legal aid is reimbursed by the state.

The law firm Sweger & Boström has extensive experience in these cases.

In the event of divorce or separation, a division of property must generally take place. If the parties cannot agree on the division of property, the district court will, upon request, appoint a division of property administrator who will carry out a compulsory division of property. You can request that a lawyer from the law firm Sweger & Boström be appointed as the division of property administrator in your upcoming division of property. The parties are jointly and severally liable for the costs of the division administrator.

At Advokatfirman Sweger & Boström, we undertake assignments as estate administrators.

When a person dies, an estate inventory must be drawn up and the estate distributed. An estate inventory is a list of the deceased's assets and liabilities. Distribution of the estate means that the deceased's property is divided among the heirs. Upon the death of the deceased, an estate is formed, which is a legal entity. The beneficiaries of an estate are, for example, the surviving spouse, heirs, and legatees. They are responsible for drawing up the estate inventory and distributing the estate. If the beneficiaries cannot agree, one of them may request that the district court appoint an administrator to draw up an inventory of the estate and carry out the distribution of the estate. The cost of the administrator's work is primarily covered by the estate.

The law firm Sweger & Boström offers skilled lawyers who undertake assignments as estate administrators.

If you are seeking asylum or a residence permit in Sweden, you are generally entitled to a public defender paid for by the state. In your case before the Migration Agency/Migration Court, you may request a lawyer or attorney from the law firm Sweger & Boström.