Japan Upper House committee approves bill allowing joint custody in divorces

A committee of Japan's Upper House has approved a bill to amend the Civil Code and other laws to allow divorced parents to share custody of their children.

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Anyone who tells me that "(Insert thing significant only to that person) is more important than feeding your son, but ok" can kindly go fly a kite. 🤬 Yes, I recognize he's a teenager and could make some food for himself, but I only get custody of him half a month so I'm trying to be more present with the time I have with him until he moves on in life. #JointCustody #SingleParenthood #GoFlyAKite
Encouraging event last night: Japanese family law professionals learning how Germany protects children's relationships with both parents after divorce/separation: https://www.nichibenren.or.jp/event/year/2023/230202.html #japanwomensbarassociation #jointcustody
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