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Family Law

 
Family Law

What are the methods of divorce in Japan?

About one in three Japanese marriages end in divorce, four times the rate in the 1950s and double the rate in the 1970s...
 
Family Law

Who gets parental authority (child custody) in Japan?

Did you know there is no joint custody of a child (sharing child custody) after divorce under Japanese child custody laws? Once a divorce takes place, the parents must decide who will get parental authority (also known as child custody). Often times the couple is unable to come to a decision regarding custody, and then […]...
 
Family Law

On child support, visitation rights, and child abduction in Japan

The child’s welfare is the most important factor considered when determining child support in Japan and visitation rights in child custody disputes. Even after the parents divorce and child custody goes to one parent as Japan does not have joint custody, they are still both held responsible for the child’s well being. The expense to […]...
 
Family Law

In a divorce, how is property divided in Japan?

In Japan and most other countries in the world, marriage brings two people together not only in social union but in financial union as well. When a couple marries, it is generally expected that they will jointly share financial responsibilities to some degree. When a marriage ends in a divorce, the economic union between the […]...
 
Family Law

What is consolation money in a divorce in Japan?

About one in three Japanese marriages end in divorce, four times the divorce rate in Japan in the 1950s and double the rate in the 1970s. In some cases, when a spouse causes a divorce in Japan, they are required to pay consolation money. Consolation money is compensation for the breakdown of the relationship. If […]...
 
Family Law

What happens to my spouse visa after a divorce in Japan?

If you are a foreign national with a spouse visa/status of residence in Japan and are facing divorce, it’s natural to be concerned about the fate of your visa once the divorce is finalized. This article will cover the necessary matters concerning changing your visa status post-divorce. It’s imperative that you don’t overstay your visa […]...
Family Law
What are the methods of divorce in Japan?
Who gets parental authority (child custody) in Japan?
On child support, visitation rights, and child abduction in Japan
In a divorce, how is property divided in Japan?
What is consolation money in a divorce in Japan?
What happens to my spouse visa after a divorce in Japan?
Inheritance Law
Making a will in Japan
Will my foreign will be valid in Japan?
How is inheritance divided between co-heirs in Japan?
Inheritance tax in Japan
Traffic Law
What to do after causing a car accident in Japan
What to do if I get in a car accident in Japan
What is the legal limit for drunk driving in Japan, and what happens if I drive under the influence?
Damage-only and personal injury car accidents in Japan
What happens if I kill/injure someone in a car accident in Japan?
What happens if I get caught driving without a valid license?
How much money can I get as a car accident victim in Japan?
What is residual disability, and how does it affect compensation for a car accident in Japan?
How much does it cost to get a lawyer for a car accident in Japan?
Criminal Defense
What to do if you are arrested in Japan
What can my embassy do if I am arrested in Japan?
How to contact a lawyer after being arrested in Japan
Visas and deportation after arrest and conviction in Japan
What is life like in Japanese prison?
What does a criminal trial look like in Japan?
How will I get punished for committing a crime in Japan?
What is life like in Japanese detention centers?
Visas
Types of visas for foreigners in Japan
Issuing visas for foreign employees living abroad
Changing the visa status of an employee living in Japan
What are the requirements for the employer when hiring a foreign employee in Japan?
Employment Law
Employment laws when hiring in Japan
Contracts and benefits for employees in Japan
Hiring foreign employees in Japan
Corporate Law
Meetings in Japanese companies
Taxes and financial reports for companies in Japan
Contracts and agreements in Japanese companies
Business Law
What are the requirements to start a company/business in Japan?
Types of companies in Japan
Staffing of a Japanese company