News Articles - Divorce / Separation
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…” Read the entire article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/16/japan/society/lower-house-joint-custody/
Japanese gov’t to submit bill to introduce joint custody after divorce
By Japan Today, 02/16/2024 “…But there are lawmakers from both the ruling and opposition parties who are cautious over a shift from the current policy of sole custody to the new arrangement followed by many nations…” Read the entire article: https://japantoday.com/category/national/refiling-japan-gov%27t-to-submit-bill-to-introduce-joint-custody-after-divorce
Successful co-parenting tips: ‘The children always come first’
By The National News, 02/05/2024 “…Co-parenting is no different. In fact, when parents are no longer together, it becomes more important than ever to share responsibilities and decisions, and keep lines of communication open, especially factoring in the challenges a divorce or separation can bring…” Read the entire article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/home-garden/2024/02/06/co-parenting-expert-and-parent-tips/
Traumatic Attachment and Parental Alienation
By Psychology Today, 01/11/2024 “…What is being said by one parent against the other is nearly unthinkable, but also unignorable. The only resolution, for the child, is to distrust themself—their love, their trust, their sense of comfort and belonging. The alienating parent alienates a child from themself…” Read the entire article: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/domestic-intelligence/202401/traumatic-attachment-and-parental-alienation
I haven’t seen my kids in 17 years. Should I give up on reconnecting?
By Washington Post, 01/31/2024 “…I last saw my children in 2007 (ages 16 and 12) and last spoke to my son 10 years ago. I sent gifts, cards, texts and made calls, but nothing helped close the divide. I was forbidden to attend their graduations or weddings. Should I just give up?…” Read the entire