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Japan's joint custody reform divides parents amid criticism

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Japan has revised its Civil Code to allow shared custody for divorced parents, a change that took effect on April 1. While public opinion largely favors the reform, with a recent poll showing 53% in favor and only 10% opposed, some critics argue it is a superficial fix. These critics contend the new law does not adequately address high-conflict situations or ensure the child's best interests, as one parent could still effectively disappear from a child's life through non-cooperation. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Julian Ryall ·

    Divorced from reality? Japan’s joint custody reform divides parents

    Yasuyuki Watanabe has not seen his daughter in more than 15 years. But he is not celebrating the landmark custody reform that Japan has just implemented. Until last month, Japanese law required one parent to hold sole custody of children after a divorce, leaving the other party r…

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