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Japan ends sole custody system to allow shared child custody for divorced couples.
Japan is implementing a major family law reform effective April 1, 2026, allowing divorced couples to share child custody for the first time.
This shift marks the end of the country's previous sole-custody system, which critics argued severed parent-child relationships.
The new law requires parents to negotiate custody terms, with courts prioritizing sole custody in cases of domestic violence.
While advocates argue shared custody supports children's well-being, survivors of abuse remain concerned about potential safety risks and the pressure to co-parent with former partners.
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Japón pone fin al sistema de custodia exclusiva para permitir la custodia compartida de los hijos para las parejas divorciadas.