The government will submit a bill to the ordinary Diet session as soon as early March that will likely make it possible for the entire divorce mediation process to be conducted via web conferencing.
The bill, which is set to amend a law that governs divorce cases, will allow the intentions of both parties to be confirmed online, with no need for couples to appear before a family court.
The move is aimed at making it easier for people to separate during the spread of the novel coronavirus virus, and help reduce the emotional stress suffered by victims of domestic violence.
