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Japan Adopts Joint Custody Law Amid Domestic Abuse Concerns
Japan has revised its Civil Code to allow joint custody for divorced parents, moving away from a decades-old sole custody system. While the law aims to maintain children's relationships with both parents, advocates warn it may endanger victims of domestic violence.
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7 tagsjoint custodysole custodydivorcedomestic violencefamily lawchild welfareCivil Code revision
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1 evidence itemsIn Japan, divorce splits parents from children. Could a law change end sole custody?
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In Japan, divorce splits parents from children. Could a law change end sole custody?
May 24, 2026, 7:44 AM
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