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Japan Lower House Approves Bill for Joint Custody After Divorce
Apr 16, 2024, 04:46 PM
Japan's House of Representatives has approved a bill that will allow joint custody for divorced parents. This legislative change marks the first time joint custody will be permitted in the country, aligning Japan with practices commonly seen in other nations. The bill's passage through the lower house is a significant step towards its enactment.
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Equal split • 33%
Primary with one parent, secondary with another • 33%
Other arrangements • 34%
Tokyo • 25%
Osaka • 25%
Nagoya • 25%
Fukuoka • 25%
Kansai region • 20%
Kanto region • 20%
Hokkaido region • 20%
Kyushu region • 20%
Chubu region • 20%
No significant change • 34%
Decrease in divorce rates • 33%
Increase in divorce rates • 33%