A revised Civil Code introducing ‘joint custody’ for youngsters after divorce has been handed by the Diet. This marks the primary time in 77 years that Japan has reviewed the method to post-divorce custody.

In the revised Civil Code, if custody just isn’t determined by post-divorce negotiations, the court docket will decide whether or not custody must be ‘sole’ or ‘joint.’

During the deliberation of the invoice, issues have been raised about circumstances the place divorces weren’t amicable. As a consequence, supplementary provisions have been added to make sure measures to substantiate the ‘true intentions’ of each mother and father when choosing custody.

The invoice was handed in a vote by the House of Councillors, with the bulk assist from the ruling get together and a few opposition events, together with the Constitutional Democratic Party.

The revised Civil Code is anticipated to return into impact by 2026.

Source: TBS