Parental Authority
Parental authority (shinken) covers upbringing and property management of minor children. Civil Code Art. 819 (revised April 2026) now allows joint custody by parental agreement or court decision after divorce, with mandatory sole custody where DV is present. Child's best interest is paramount.
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民法819条
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Q. What does Parental Authority mean?
Parental authority (shinken) covers upbringing and property management of minor children. Civil Code Art. 819 (revised April 2026) now allows joint custody by parental agreement or court decision after divorce, with mandatory sole custody where DV is present. Child's best interest is paramount.
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