(Domestic Violence)
(Compensation)
(Parental authority)
(Custody)
(Childcare payments)
(Division of property)
(Division of pensions)
(Seperation)
(Alimony)
(Criminal complaint)
(Domestic restraining order)
This website provide an information about DV(Domestic Violence)and Divorce ,such as, how the Japanese Civil Code stiplate these matters or how these cases are settled on a practical level.
However each actual cases are different in how you are and what you request and so on, therefore if you are dameged by DV or you would like a divorce,we recommend that you seek the advice of a police,government institution like municipal government,lawyer,court.
Traditionally,it was not natural people cousult with someone about family matters because mistaken idea "Law should not intervene a conflict within family" was once a widespread belief and general rule "No police intervention in civil conflict " was misunderstood by people,additionally,we tend to feel ashamed of talking about domestic trouble.
You might think "ever if I consult them,they would have nothing to do with me.","talking domestic matter with someone will make things worse".Then you hesitate to do something.
On the other hand,adversary party(your husband) are still impenting with assumption you have no power and he did all the bad things he wanted to do.
It seems your home is extraterritorial sanctuary.
However,today there is definitely a shift in our thinking about DV and Divorce due to efforts by the people involved to improve the environments where you can consult outside expert with no hesitation .
Whether it is domestic or not ,we can not do anything illegal,such as violence.
You can seek a legal remedy on that injured case by rights.
There is no hierarchical relation within marriage.Even if your partner demands your obedience,you have the right to refuse the demand.In addition,since that kind of demand are destructive to martial relationship, you can also demand a divorce on the grounds of the unnatural relationship.
The right to damages by illigal action are stipulated in Civil Code.
This means that if someone violate your right intentionally or negligently,he/she should compensate you for your loss.
In the divorce case,If he/she destroyed marriage,you can seek recovery of pain and suffering damages.
In addition,there are lots of things that have to be settled,such as child custody,property division and so forth.
Moreover,in the DV case,you might take criminal complaint or protection order into consideration.
Normally,since there are lots of matters you shoud think about,
for example, where you live ,which school your child goes,what work you do and how you explain to your parents and relatives,or your friends,how you pay the bills after divorce,you will end up losing your mind.