Regarding the Revision of the Civil Code and Other Laws Concerning Child Custody After Parental Divorce

On May 17, 2024, a law partially amending the Civil Code and other laws was enacted.
This law clarifies the responsibilities of parents regarding child-rearing to ensure the interests of children facing parental divorce, and revises provisions in the Civil Code concerning parental authority and custody, child support, parent-child interaction, adoption, division of property, and other related matters.

With this revision, after divorce, it will be possible to establish either joint custody or sole custody.

For more details, please visit the Ministry of Justice website.

Notice: This law is not in effect as of September, Reiwa 7. It will be enforced by May, Reiwa 8.

• Ministry of Justice Website "Law Partially Amending the Civil Code, etc. (Review of Child Custody after Parents' Divorce, etc.)"(External Link)