Mediation Divorce
Mediation divorce (chouteirikonn) is divorce through family court mediation, mandatory before litigation under the principle of prior mediation. A panel of two mediators and a judge facilitate agreement. Typically takes 3-6 months with minimal court fees. The resulting settlement (chotei-chosho) has the same enforcement power as a court judgment.
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家事事件手続法244条
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Q. What does Mediation Divorce mean?
Mediation divorce (chouteirikonn) is divorce through family court mediation, mandatory before litigation under the principle of prior mediation. A panel of two mediators and a judge facilitate agreement. Typically takes 3-6 months with minimal court fees. The resulting settlement (chotei-chosho) has
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