Japan: Divorced couples can now have joint custody of children

BBC·Mar 31

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Japan allows divorced couples to negotiate joint custody of children for first time

The Guardian·Apr 1

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What you need to know about Japan’s new joint custody system

The Japan Times·Mar 24

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Japan allows joint child custody after divorce

ttownmedia.com·Jun 4

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Japan Now Allows Joint Custody After Divorce—Here’s What Actually Changed

Metropolis Japan·Apr 3

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Japan allows divorced couples to share custody of children for the first time

The Independent·Apr 1

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Japan introduces joint child custody option for divorced parents

ucanews.com·Apr 2

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In Japan, divorce splits parents from children. Could a law change end sole custody?

BBC·May 23

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Japan dumps sole-custody of children after divorce

Women's Agenda·May 25