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Japan gov’t panel proposes introducing joint custody after divorce

Japan gov't panel proposes introducing joint custody after divorce

A Japanese government subcommittee proposed legal revisions Tuesday that would allow for joint parental custody of children after divorce, marking the first shift toward introducing a system that is common practice in many other countries. The proposal comes amid increased attention on bitter custodial battles between divorced parents, with many former spouses unable to see their children under Japan’s current …

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