Other support
Suomi.fi is an online service provided by the Finnish government that brings together various public services and information. On the Suomi.fi website you can find information about, for example, official services, legislation, benefits and rights. It also provides links to the online services of various authorities.
The website can be used, for example, to do various things online, such as clarifying official matters, filling in forms or updating information. Suomi.fi aims to make it easier for citizens and companies to do business with the public sector by offering aggregated information and services on one website.
You can get help with your finances through financial and debt counselling services. Whether you're facing money troubles or just want advice on budgeting and spending, these services offer support for various financial concerns. They can also assist in applying for restructuring loans or debt adjustments. You can reach out to them, even if your debt is minimal or non-existent.
Financial and debt counsellors can guide you in managing your financial situation, comparing solutions, and establishing payment agreements. State legal aid offices provide these services free of charge, ensuring confidential and non-disclosure-bound assistance.
Financial and debt counselling chat
Wednesdays at 10 – 12 (in English)
Monday to Friday at 10 – 12 (in Finnish)
Thursdays at 14 – 16 (in Finnish)
Marriage can be a church or a civil marriage. In Finland, legal marriages are made by the Evangelical Lutheran and Orthodox churches and registered religious communities entitled to do so.
The Marriage Act sets the conditions for entering a marriage and what the marriage obliges.
When your relationship ends, it may seem like your life stops on its tracks. While going through it, you should also deal with practical matters such as finances, housing and your children’s affairs.
If you or your family feel you are running out of strength, you should not delay asking for help. If it feels that things cannot be agreed upon, it is important to seek help, especially if you have a family together. There are several services available for people going through a divorce or separation.
Apua eroon website provides support for people going through a separation or divorce.
From the Suomi.fi website, you can find a list of available services for divorce/separation and a divorce or separation guide.
On the Oikeus.fi Divorce site you can find legal information about divorce.
Apua eroon is an online service provided by the Ensi- ja Turvakotien Liitto. The website offers support for families going through separation or divorce.
The website has also a chat where you can talk about:
- about the contradictions in the relationship and considering the divorce
- the ending of the relationship
- coping with divorce
- of post-divorce parenting
- about themes related to the child's status and consideration
- services and practices related to divorce, parenting and children
The use of the chat does not require registration, and the conversation takes place anonymously and one-on-one with the person on duty.
Apua eroon Chat
Monday 9 - 10 and 12 -18
Tuesday - Friday 12 - 18
Wednesday 9 - 10
Saturday 14 - 17
Apua eroon Theme chats
on Tuesdays from 18-19.
In the theme chats, you can ask questions about international custody disputes, the differences between two cultures, child abduction and its threat. The theme chats are implemented in cooperation with the Kidnapped Children's Association.