Change to civil code will bring Japan into line with other G7 countries, amid concerns existing law inflicts psychological harm on children
Japan’s lower house has passed a bill allowing divorced parents to share custody of a child. It is expected to be passed by the upper house by the end of June.Japan’s lower house has passed a bill allowing divorced parents to share custody of a child. It is expected to be passed by the upper house by the end of June.
The legal change, sponsored by the Liberal Democratic party and its junior coalition partner Komeito, and supported by two main opposition parties, will bring Japan – the only G7 member that does not legally recognise joint custody – into line with many other countries.
“Even after divorce, it is important for both mothers and fathers to remain appropriately involved in, and responsible for, bringing up their children,” the justice minister, Ryuji Koizumi, told parliament last month, according to Nikkei Asia.
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