Japan to introduce joint custody option after divorce from April

23 de março de 2026

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For the first time, revisions to Japan's family law will allow parents to choose sole or joint custody after divorce. Effective from April, the system promises more child time for some parents but sparks fear among domestic violence survivors.

Revisions to Japan's family law will for the first time allow parents to choose between sole custody or joint custody following divorce, as reported by The Japan Times. The change takes effect from April. Keywords mention the Justice Ministry, Japanese courts, parenthood, divorce, and children. While the joint parental authority offers some parents more time with their child, domestic abuse survivors express only fear, according to another Japan Times article. The reform has sparked debate amid concerns over domestic violence and child abuse. Both stories were published on March 24, 2026.

South Korea's judicial reform laws take effect, enabling constitutional appeals

11 de março de 2026 Reportado por IA Imagem gerada por IA

South Korea's judicial reform laws were proclaimed on March 12, allowing constitutional appeals against Supreme Court rulings and punishment for legal distortion. This marks the first major overhaul since the 1987 constitutional amendment, including an expansion of Supreme Court justices. The measures passed under the ruling Democratic Party despite opposition from the opposition and judiciary.

Japan to consider legalizing maiden names alone in official documents

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Cabinet approves revision of controversial retrial system

15 de maio de 2026 Reportado por IA

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Japan to raise visa fee cap more than tenfold under new immigration bill

09 de março de 2026 Reportado por IA

Japan's Cabinet approved legislation on Tuesday to sharply increase the upper limit on fees for foreign nationals. This represents the biggest revision of its kind in more than four decades.

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