Consultation from: Sarah Wilson (37 years old, from Australia, PR manager, annual income: 7 million yen, lives in Minato, Tokyo)
Sarah: Hello, Eishin Law Office. My name is Sarah Wilson. I am 37 years old and have been in Japan for 15 years. I work as a PR manager in Minato, Tokyo. I married my husband Taro 12 years ago, and we have an 8-year-old daughter and a 6-year-old son.
Recently, my husband's drinking problem has become very serious and is affecting our family life. He works as a banker and earns about 9 million yen a year. At first, he drank only a little, but over time, his drinking has increased, and he spends less and less time with the family.
His drinking has caused many arguments, and it is affecting our children negatively. I am worried that our family will fall apart, so I have decided to get a divorce.
However, I am worried about child custody and property division. If my husband fights for custody, I want to know how to handle it, and I also want to know about fair property division.
Eishin Law Office, can you please help me? I want to make a better future for my children and myself. Thank you very much.
Example Response from Eishin Law Office
Eishin Law Office:
Hello, Sarah. Thank you for sharing your story with us. We understand that you are going through a very tough time.
First, about child custody. Custody is usually decided based on what is best for the children. Since you have been the main caregiver and considering the impact of your husband's drinking, it is likely that you will get custody.
Next, about property division. In Japan, assets gained during marriage are usually divided equally. We will help you calculate and divide the assets properly.
Please visit our office so we can explain the procedures and necessary documents in detail. We will provide the best advice for you and your children.
Thank you, and we look forward to helping you.
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