
You can be DIVORCED
without your consent!
Divorce in Japan is different from your country
Divorce is legally recognized simply on submission of divorce documents.
Sole custody of your children may be decided on the basis of the documents and without consideration of a court. If your children are living with your spouse, it is nearly impossible to win a change in custody.
Even if your signature on the divorce application was forged, the government may accept and the divorce will be in effect.
Submit a “Rikon Fujyuri Moushidesho” form to your local city hall to avoid being divorced without your agreement.
Questions or problems?
Consult with a lawyer or nearby support office
Consultations are free of charge. Visit each website for more details.
NGO Network for Foreigners' Assistance KOBE
Friday 13:00~20:00
1-28-7 Nakayamate-dori Chuo ku, Kobe shi, Hyogo ken
078-232-1290
Osaka Foundation of International Exchange
Mon – Fri: 9:30–17:30
3rd Thu & 4th Fri: 9:30–20:00
3rd Sun: 9:30 – 17:30
Consultation by specialist is available.
5 th Floor, Mydome Osaka, 2-5 Hommachibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka
06-6941-2297
Kyoto YWCA APT
Monday13:00-16:00/Thursday15:00-18:00
Kyoto city,Sakyo-ku, Konoue-cho44
Kyoto YWCA
075-451-6522
Minoh Association For Global Awareness
Every Tuesday 11:00-14:30
5-2-36, Onohara Nishi, Minoh Minoh Multicultural Center
Phone: 072-727-6912
Email: info@mafga.or.jp
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You can consult with Lawyer about divorce. You can also consult other issues. In addition to legal consultation, you can discuss your relationship problems with your husband/wife, visa matters, and many other issues with our foreigner support specialists.
Consultation is free of charge. Your confidentiality is protected. Interpreters are available.
by Osaka Bar Association & RIKON-ALERT
ONE-DAY DIVORCE
CONSULTATION & HOTLINE
For FOREINGERS
SAT, FEB 28, 2026
10:30-16:30
Phone Number: 06-6311-5577
This number is available only on this day. No need to make a reservation for telephone consultation.

In Person & Online Consultation (ZOOM)
@ Osaka Bar Association Building (1-12-5 Nishitenma, Kita-ku, Osaka-city)
Need Reservation by 26 Feb
Consultation per person is up to 50 minutes
For reservation to Toyonaka International Center
Tel : 06-6843-4343
E-mail:atoms@a.zaq.jp
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