- 著者
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早野 俊明
- 出版者
- 関西法政治学研究会
- 雑誌
- 憲法論叢 (ISSN:24330795)
- 巻号頁・発行日
- vol.13, pp.57-72, 2006-12-26 (Released:2018-01-10)
Stepfamilies are increasingly common in Japan. In 2004, about three-fifth of all divorced couples were ones raising minor children, and more than one-fifth of all married couples were remarried ones. This article provides the current state of laws affecting stepfamilies. The review demonstrates that for the most part, stepparents do not have a legally recognized status in relation to their stepchildren. Some suggestions for legal reform will be made.