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Most Common Custody Arrangement in Japan by End of 2024
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Resolution / Starting Odds
Equal split • 33%
Primary with one parent, secondary with another • 33%
Other arrangements • 34%
Japanese Ministry of Justice official statistics
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Japan Diet Passes Landmark Law Allowing Joint Custody for Divorced Parents
May 17, 2024, 04:44 AM
Japan's parliament has passed a landmark amendment to the country's Civil Code on Friday, allowing divorced parents the option of shared custody over their children. This new legislation overturns the existing law that only permitted sole custody by one parent. The bill's passage by the Japan Diet is seen as a significant step forward for divorced parents in Japan, offering hope for more balanced parenting arrangements.
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