Norway Guardianship: Difference between revisions

The Norwegian law of 1687 made provision for the guardianship of children under age 25.&nbsp; <br>  

A.&nbsp; By the mother's death, the father was appointed.  

B.&nbsp; By the father's death, one of the brothers (of the children), if "of age" or 25 years old was appointed.  

C.&nbsp; The next in line shold be the grandfather on the fathers's side.  

D.&nbsp; Then the grandfather on the mother's side.  

E.&nbsp; After the grandfather, the next in line to be appointed where uncles on the father's side.  

F.&nbsp; After them, the uncles on the mothers's side.  

G.&nbsp; If not any of these persons were alive, then the nearest relative on the fathers's side should be appointed.  

H.&nbsp; After the relatives on the father's side, the relatives on the mother's side should be appointed.  

I.&nbsp; If not a single relative were to be had, the government should appoint some reliable persons as guardians&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; for the children.  

J.&nbsp; Stepfathers could not be guardians for stepchildren.  

L.&nbsp; Farmhands or servants could not be appointed as guardians.