A recent article discusses how Japan's new law, effective April 1, 2026, will introduce joint custody after divorce, a significant shift from the previous sole custody system that often left one parent, like John Deng, cut off from their children, thus aiming to better recognize children's rights and parental responsibilities amidst ongoing concerns about the implications for victims of domestic violence. #JapanDivorce #ChildCustody #FamilyLawReform
In Japan, divorce splits parents from children. Could a law change end sole custody?
