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11:54 JST, February 16, 2024
TOKYO (Jiji Press) – A government panel on Thursday submitted a report to Justice Minister Ryuji Koizumi on revising the civil code and suggested that divorced parents be given joint custody of their children.
Based on the Legislative Council report, the government plans to present a corresponding bill during the current regular session of the state parliament.
Currently, in Japan, only one of the divorced parents is granted parental authority. However, the report calls for parents to have the opportunity to decide on joint custody through negotiations.
If parents cannot agree under the proposed joint custody system, a family court would make a decision based on the child's interests and family relationships. If there is a risk of domestic violence or abuse, a family court will decide on sole custody.
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