Japanese Courts
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.
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Marriage equality campaigners urged Japan's supreme court on Wednesday to rule the country's failure to recognize same-sex unions unconstitutional, following a recent setback at the Tokyo High Court. The Tokyo court ruled last week that Japan's refusal to acknowledge same-sex marriages does not violate the constitution, shocking the LGBTQ+ community.