Judicial Divorce
Divorce granted by family court judgment based on statutory grounds including adultery, desertion, or irretrievable breakdown. Mediation must be attempted first.
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民法770条1項
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Q. What does Judicial Divorce mean?
Divorce granted by family court judgment based on statutory grounds including adultery, desertion, or irretrievable breakdown. Mediation must be attempted first.
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