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For the first time, divorced parents in Japan will have the option of joint child custody
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Japan’s parliament has voted to allow divorced parents the option of joint child custody, a change that brings the nation in line with many other countries.
It will allow divorced parents to choose either dual or single custody while requiring them to cooperate in ensuring their children’s rights and wellbeing.
A number of high-profile allegations by divorced foreign fathers of child abductions by former partners who returned to Japan also encouraged the change.
Opponents, including rights groups and some victims of domestic violence, have raised concern that the new system could make it harder for parents to cut ties with abusive spouses and that they may not be allowed a real say in custody decisions.
The concerns prompted some modifications to the legislation during parliamentary debate to require authorities to make sure the custody decision was not one-sided.
The laws were created after a year-long review process which attracted a wide range of submissions, including one from the Australian government promoting joint custody.
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