We support the procedures for marriage and divorce between Japanese and foreign nationals, or between foreign nationals. We check the procedures and documents required in both Japan and the other country, and can also handle the spouse's status of residence application.
What we handle
- Checking and helping to obtain the documents needed for marriage or divorce
- Preparing notifications to the city or ward office
- Guidance on procedures at the other country's embassy or consulate
- Status of residence applications: Spouse of Japanese National, Spouse of Permanent Resident, Long-Term Resident
* Where the terms of a divorce are in dispute, the matter is handled by our partner attorneys (bengoshi).