日本终止单身监护制度, 允许离婚夫妇共同抚养孩子. Japan ends sole custody system to allow shared child custody for divorced couples.

日本正在实施一项重大家庭法改革, 于2026年4月1日生效, 这将是首次允许离婚夫妇共同抚养孩子. Japan is implementing a major family law reform effective April 1, 2026, allowing divorced couples to share child custody for the first time. 批评者认为, 这种制度削弱了父母与孩子的关系. This shift marks the end of the country's previous sole-custody system, which critics argued severed parent-child relationships. 法律要求父母谈判监护人, 在家庭暴力案件中法院优先考虑单身监护权. The new law requires parents to negotiate custody terms, with courts prioritizing sole custody in cases of domestic violence. 虽然倡导者认为共同监护权有利于儿童的福祉,但虐待受害者仍然担心潜在的安全风险和与前伴侣一起联合抚养孩子的压力. While advocates argue shared custody supports children's well-being, survivors of abuse remain concerned about potential safety risks and the pressure to co-parent with former partners.