International Marriage and Divorce
International Marriage and Divorce
The procedure for marriage and divorce of couples in which one or both partners is not a Japanese citizen differs from those of Japanese couples.
・A list of necessary forms, etc., for international marriage and divorce
CLAIR http://www.clair.or.jp/tagengorev/ja/c/index.html
To consult with an expert or request procedures
If the procedures are difficult to do on your own, you can consult with an administrative scrivener (gyoseishoshi lawyer).
■Kyoto Gyoseishoshi Lawyer’s Association
〒600-8497 Kyoto City, Shimogyo-ku, kouyadou-cho 404
TEL 075-343-5050/ FAX 075-344-6630 E-mail info@kyoto-shoshi.jp
For a fee, administrative scriveners can provide services such as preparing and submitting the following:
Family registry forms and procedures, alien registration, application for certificate of eligibility, application to change status of residence, application for extension of period of stay, application for naturalization, application for permanent residency, and invitation letters.
http://www.kyoto-shoshi.jp/gyomu/index.html
Details http://www.kyoto-shoshi.jp/ （Japanese）
※Search for administrative scriveners in Kyoto Prefecture
■Japan Legal Support Center
This center offers information on the legal system and consultation with related organizations in person and by telephone for free. Also, for those who need to speak to lawyers or judicial scriveners but are financially unable, free legal advice is given through the civil legal aid system.
English site: http://www.houterasu.or.jp/en/
TEL：0570-078374 （English）weekdays：9：00－21：00、Saturdays：9：00－17：00
Japan Legal Support Centers in Kyoto Prefecture
●Japan Legal Support Center Kyoto District Office
TEL: 0503383－5433 （weekdays 9：00～17：00、closed on Saturdays and holidays. Japanese.）
Address: 〒604-8005 Kyoto City nakagyo-ku ebisu-cho ４２７ Kyoto asahi kaikan９Ｆ
●Japan Legal Support Center Fukuchiyama Local Law Office
TEL: 0503383－0519 （weekdays 9：00～17：00、closed on Saturdays and holidays. Japanese.）
Address: 〒620-0054 Fukuchiyama City suehiro-cho１－１－１ nakagawa bldg４Ｆ
Divorce Q&A Leaflet: http://www.houterasu.or.jp/content/qa1.pdf (Japanese)
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