In Japan, divorce splits parents from children. Could a law change end sole custody?

By BBC, 05/23/26


“…Japan is redefining what “family” looks like after a separation. On 1 April, 2026, a landmark revision to Japan’s Civil Code took effect, allowing divorced couples to share custody of their children. Before parliament approved the amendment in 2024, Japan was the only G7 country that did not recognise the legal concept of joint custody. …”


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