Bill allowing joint custody after divorce clears Japan’s Lower House

By The Japan Times, 04/16/2024


“…Under the current Civil Code, only one parent can take custody of a child after a divorce. But with the introduction of joint custody, parents will be able to decide, through a mutual agreement, whether to share custody or not…”


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