Over 40% polled in Japan say parents’ divorce, separation made life harder

TOKYO — A survey of 1,000 adults in Japan whose parents divorced or separated when they were minors found more than 40% felt their lives became more difficult after their parents parted, results released on March 12 by the Ministry of Justice show. The perceptions of respondents regarding finances also supported the fact that many […]

Parents and children brief information about current legislation

This brochure provides briefinformation about parenthood,custody, maintenance for childrenand related matters.The regulations described hereare mainly found in the Childrenand Parents Code (1949:381). Youwill find the most recent version ofthe Children and Parents Code withall admendments entered into theoriginal text on the websitewww.lagrummet.se

Single Motherhood and Children’s Health and School Performance in Japan

Abstract This paper examines the well-being of Japanese children in single-mother families relative to children living with both parents. Using data from three rounds of the National Survey of Households with Children, I first demonstrate that single mothers report their children to have significantly worse health and lower academic performance. I then estimate regression models […]

Borrando a papá (Erasing Dad)

Six fathers in Argentina who are very different share one thing in common: they are prevented from seeing their children after divorce. Even though though all evidence shows that they are loving fathers who want to be active parents, family court judges, lawyers, psychologists and society in general believes that children are best off with […]

Erasing Family

In North America, over 25 MILLION PARENTS are being erased from their children’s lives after divorce and separation. The ERASING FAMILY documentary follows young adults fighting to reunite with their broken families. Through the eyes of 23-year-old Ashlynn, 12-year-old Lauren and 28-year-old Brian, consequences on mental health caused by profiteering high-conflict divorce court settlements are […]