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Politics● LowJul 1 · Jul 1, 2026, 2:25 PM

Japan's new joint custody law reshapes divorce debate

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from DW News [en]

As Japan introduces joint custody, some couples find it easier to part ways. But the reform sparks debate over whether children's interests are truly central in a system still led by parents.

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