I am a Canadian male who got married to a Japanese female in Japan twenty years ago while living there. Our two kids were born there. Fourteen years ago we moved to Canada. We have been separated for over three years; the last 20 months she has been back living in Japan while I have been in Canada looking after our kids. One is now in university and the other is in high school. We are planning to get a divorce and I was hoping to do so in Japan rather than in Canada - as I have heard from people I know and also from the research I have done - that it is a lot easier and less expensive to do it there. We don't own a home in either country.
I was hoping that I could get some info./support from someone who has either been through this before or who has a very good understanding of the process. I have spoken to lawyers in Canada, and it seems they have 0 knowledge of the divorce process in Japan. They also seem eager to take my money - and a lot of it - to assist with the process in Canada. We have not yet done anything legally and would be considered married by law and with all of our documentation etc.
I believe that my wife and I are going to be amicable and there shouldn't be a lot to fuss over. I understand that the methods in Japan are (1) Kyogi Rikon, (2) Chotei Rikon), and (3) Saiban Rikon. I am hoping to get the process going this year, perhaps in the summertime. If anyone could assist, I would be very grateful. I could really use some assistance prior to proceeding. Perhaps sending me a private message would be best but up to you if you can help me out. Thank you.
I was hoping that I could get some info./support from someone who has either been through this before or who has a very good understanding of the process. I have spoken to lawyers in Canada, and it seems they have 0 knowledge of the divorce process in Japan. They also seem eager to take my money - and a lot of it - to assist with the process in Canada. We have not yet done anything legally and would be considered married by law and with all of our documentation etc.
I believe that my wife and I are going to be amicable and there shouldn't be a lot to fuss over. I understand that the methods in Japan are (1) Kyogi Rikon, (2) Chotei Rikon), and (3) Saiban Rikon. I am hoping to get the process going this year, perhaps in the summertime. If anyone could assist, I would be very grateful. I could really use some assistance prior to proceeding. Perhaps sending me a private message would be best but up to you if you can help me out. Thank you.