By ATOM Legal Professional Corporation English speaking lawyers in Japan
Currently unavailable

For Individuals

 
For Individuals

Divorce & Child Custody

Are you married to a Japanese national, but having problems? Perhaps you’re considering divorce. Or, if you’ve already decided a divorce is necessary, you and your Japanese ex-partner will have to decide who has parental authority (child custody rights) and how much child support needs to be paid, how the division of property and assets […]...
 
For Individuals

Inheritance & Wills

Are you settling in Japan, and therefore want to make a will? Perhaps you need to settle inheritance issues here in Japan as a foreigner, or spouse/child of a foreign resident. Or, you’re wondering how inheritance tax works in Japan. For issues that are so important and that can potentially lead to arguments and/or disputes, […]...
 
For Individuals

Traffic Accidents

Have you gotten into a car accident? Whether you were the victim or the cause of the traffic accident, the first thing you have to do is call the Japanese police (call 110). From there, you’ll have to negotiate with the other party and with your insurance company about what to do. This is difficult […]...
 
For Individuals

Criminal Defense

Are you a foreign resident or tourist that was arrested in Japan and are facing criminal charges? Unfortunately, your national embassy will rarely be able to protect you in cases where you are arrested for a crime under the jurisdiction of Japan. Furthermore, Japanese criminal law states that you can be detained for a maximum […]...
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