F2007253 Family Law

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2026Year School/Graduate School School of Law Law Day Course

Lecture Code F2007253 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name 親族法

Subject Name
（Katakana）シンゾクホウ

Subject Name in
English Family Law

Instructor TAKADA KYOKO

Instructor
(Katakana) タカダ　キョウコ

Campus Higashi-Senda Semester/Term 2nd-Year, First Semester, 2Term

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (2T) Tues5-8：Higashi-Senda Lecture Rm M401/402

Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
(More Details) Face-to-face

Lecture, Board writing

Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week 4 Language of Instruction J : Japanese

Course Level 2 : Undergraduate Low-Intermediate

Course Area（Area） 24 : Social Sciences

Course Area（Discipline） 01 : Law

Eligible Students

Keywords Family Law, Marriage, Divorce, Children, Parental Authority, Adoption, Maintenance, Elderly Persons, Child Abuse, Domestic Violence, Children’s Rights

Special Subject for Teacher Education 　 Special Subject 　

Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students) Business Law
（Abilities and Skills）
・Being able to develop logical mind with systemic understanding of law system.

Public Policy
（Abilities and Skills）
・Being able to develop logical mind with systemic understanding of law system.

Legal Profession Training Course
（Abilities and Skills）
・Being able to develop logical mind with systemic understanding of law system.

Law and Politics
（Abilities and Skills）
・Being able to develop logical mind with systemic understanding of law system

Class Objectives
/Class Outline This course aims to provide a systematic understanding of the structure and fundamental concepts of Family Law (Relatives Law) as part of the Civil Code. Through the examination of judicial precedents and academic theories, students will develop the ability to understand concrete legal issues from a doctrinal perspective.
In addition, based on an awareness of contemporary social conditions and the various challenges surrounding families, students will cultivate the ability to examine modern issues concerning family from both theoretical and practical perspectives, including beyond the traditional framework of Family Law.

Class Schedule 1. Orientation, What is Family Law?
2. Principles of family procedure and the Family Court (learning through divorce procedures)
3. The concept of marriage, formation of marriage, impediments to marriage
4. Legal effects of marriage, matrimonial property regimes, purposes and grounds for divorce
5. Divorce claims by the spouse at fault, legal effects of divorce
6. Family names and the family registry (koseki), de facto marriage, legal protection of same-sex couples
7. Establishment of biological parent–child relationships, presumption of legitimacy, acknowledgment (recognition)
8. Parental authority and parental responsibility, limitations on parental authority, child abuse and child protection
9. Overview of alternative child care, adoption system, guardianship of minors
10. Adult guardianship and support obligations, care and responsibility for the elderly
11. Domestic violence (child abuse, intimate partner violence, elder abuse)
12. Sexual orientation and gender identity and the right to form a family, assisted reproductive technologies and parent–child law
13. Children’s rights and the future of Family Law, divorce, remarriage, and children
14. Gender-based inequality and the role of Family Law
15. Course review

Final Examination

Text/Reference
Books,etc. Textbook: 二宮周平『家族法〔第6版〕』新世社，2024年

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. Text, Handouts, moodle

(More Details)

Learning techniques to be incorporated Quizzes/ Quiz format

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review Students are expected to carefully read the materials covered in class as well as the relevant sections of the textbook. After each class, students should submit a comprehension questionnaire and further their understanding by reviewing related materials.

Requirements Students must bring the designated textbook, a statutory code (Civil Code table of contents included), and a notebook to class.

Grading Method Grades will be based on the final examination.
Students who are unable to take the final examination must complete the required university procedures in order to sit for a supplementary examination.

Practical Experience

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it

Message

Other

Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes.
Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

Academic Year	2026Year	School/Graduate School	School of Law Law Day Course
Lecture Code	F2007253	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	親族法
Subject Name （Katakana）	シンゾクホウ
Subject Name in English	Family Law
Instructor	TAKADA KYOKO
Instructor (Katakana)	タカダ　キョウコ
Campus	Higashi-Senda	Semester/Term	2nd-Year, First Semester, 2Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(2T) Tues5-8：Higashi-Senda Lecture Rm M401/402
Lesson Style	Lecture	Lesson Style (More Details)	Face-to-face
Lecture, Board writing
Credits	2.0	Class Hours/Week	4	Language of Instruction	J : Japanese
Course Level	2 : Undergraduate Low-Intermediate
Course Area（Area）	24 : Social Sciences
Course Area（Discipline）	01 : Law
Eligible Students
Keywords	Family Law, Marriage, Divorce, Children, Parental Authority, Adoption, Maintenance, Elderly Persons, Child Abuse, Domestic Violence, Children’s Rights
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Educational Program (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Criterion referenced Evaluation (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)	Business Law （Abilities and Skills）・Being able to develop logical mind with systemic understanding of law system. Public Policy （Abilities and Skills）・Being able to develop logical mind with systemic understanding of law system. Legal Profession Training Course （Abilities and Skills）・Being able to develop logical mind with systemic understanding of law system. Law and Politics （Abilities and Skills）・Being able to develop logical mind with systemic understanding of law system
Class Objectives /Class Outline	This course aims to provide a systematic understanding of the structure and fundamental concepts of Family Law (Relatives Law) as part of the Civil Code. Through the examination of judicial precedents and academic theories, students will develop the ability to understand concrete legal issues from a doctrinal perspective. In addition, based on an awareness of contemporary social conditions and the various challenges surrounding families, students will cultivate the ability to examine modern issues concerning family from both theoretical and practical perspectives, including beyond the traditional framework of Family Law.
Class Schedule	1. Orientation, What is Family Law? 2. Principles of family procedure and the Family Court (learning through divorce procedures) 3. The concept of marriage, formation of marriage, impediments to marriage 4. Legal effects of marriage, matrimonial property regimes, purposes and grounds for divorce 5. Divorce claims by the spouse at fault, legal effects of divorce 6. Family names and the family registry (koseki), de facto marriage, legal protection of same-sex couples 7. Establishment of biological parent–child relationships, presumption of legitimacy, acknowledgment (recognition) 8. Parental authority and parental responsibility, limitations on parental authority, child abuse and child protection 9. Overview of alternative child care, adoption system, guardianship of minors 10. Adult guardianship and support obligations, care and responsibility for the elderly 11. Domestic violence (child abuse, intimate partner violence, elder abuse) 12. Sexual orientation and gender identity and the right to form a family, assisted reproductive technologies and parent–child law 13. Children’s rights and the future of Family Law, divorce, remarriage, and children 14. Gender-based inequality and the role of Family Law 15. Course review Final Examination
Text/Reference Books,etc.	Textbook: 二宮周平『家族法〔第6版〕』新世社，2024年
PC or AV used in Class,etc.	Text, Handouts, moodle
(More Details)
Learning techniques to be incorporated	Quizzes/ Quiz format
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	Students are expected to carefully read the materials covered in class as well as the relevant sections of the textbook. After each class, students should submit a comprehension questionnaire and further their understanding by reviewing related materials.
Requirements	Students must bring the designated textbook, a statutory code (Civil Code table of contents included), and a notebook to class.
Grading Method	Grades will be based on the final examination. Students who are unable to take the final examination must complete the required university procedures in order to sit for a supplementary examination.
Practical Experience
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it
Message
Other
Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes. Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

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