Japan's House of Representatives passes bill for joint custody option after divorce.

Japan's House of Representatives has passed a bill to introduce joint custody after divorce, allowing divorced parents to choose either sole custody or joint custody. If parents cannot reach an agreement on custody for their children after divorce, a family court will intervene and make a decision based on the children's interests. The bill will now be sent to the House of Councillors, the upper chamber, setting the stage for its passage.

April 16, 2024
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