WMD09400 Family Law

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2026Year School/Graduate School Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (Master's Course) Division of Humanities and Social Sciences Law and Politics Program

Lecture Code WMD09400 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name 家族法

Subject Name
（Katakana）カゾクホウ

Subject Name in
English Family Law

Instructor TAKADA KYOKO

Instructor
(Katakana) タカダ　キョウコ

Campus Higashi-Senda Semester/Term 1st-Year, First Semester, First Semester

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (1st) Tues3-4：Higashi-Senda Meeting Rm 4-6

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

The course is based on student presentations and discussions.

Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week 2 Language of Instruction J : Japanese

Course Level 6 : Graduate Advanced

Course Area（Area） 24 : Social Sciences

Course Area（Discipline） 01 : Law

Eligible Students

Keywords family law, succession law

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)

Class Objectives
/Class Outline In this course, students will select themes from the fields of family law and succession law and deepen their understanding of those themes through an analysis of legal frameworks and the development of case law. By examining legislative intent, the evolution of judicial decisions, and trends in legal scholarship, the course aims to cultivate the ability to understand and appropriately position selected court cases within the broader legal context. Students will also develop the ability to analyze and discuss challenges inherent in the current legal system.

Based on a foundational understanding of the issues and themes in family law and succession law addressed in the seminar, students will be assessed according to the following criteria:
(1) The ability to appropriately summarize the facts and holdings of the selected judicial decisions.
(2) The ability to explain the outline of the legal framework related to the selected theme (including legislative intent and subsequent interpretation), with reference to the positioning of the cases discussed in (1).
(3) The ability to develop logical and coherent discussions based on the selected theme.

Class Schedule Sessions 1–2: Guidance; foundational knowledge for theme selection; determination of themes
Sessions 3–14: Student presentations on individual themes, followed by discussions
Session 15: Course summary and review

Themes will be determined through consultation and, as far as possible, will reflect students’ academic interests.
Example Themes:
- Introduction of an optional separate surname system for married couples
- Same-sex marriage
- Legal parent–child relationships and assisted reproductive technology
- Joint parental authority after divorce / child support and child contact
- Child abuse, alternative care, and the adoption system
- Elderly support obligations and supervisory liability
- Legal effects of succession
- Testamentary capacity of elderly persons
- Statutory reserved portion

Text/Reference
Books,etc. Textbook: 二宮周平『家族法〔第6版〕』新世社，2024年
Instructions will be given at the beginning of the course.

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. Text, Microsoft Teams

(More Details) Handouts, and Presentation Summaries will be shared via Teams.

Learning techniques to be incorporated Discussions, Post-class Report

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review The course will cover basic topics in Relatives Law and Inheritance Law, but students are also encouraged to reflect on the social issues behind these laws and their own values, fostering deeper critical thinking.

Requirements Each student must present at least once during the course. Presenters must prepare a report and a presentation summary for the lesson.

Grading Method Evaluation will be based on:
1. Quality of Presentations
2. Class Participation and Engagement
3. Clarity and Expression of Opinions

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	Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (Master's Course) Division of Humanities and Social Sciences Law and Politics Program
Lecture Code	WMD09400	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	家族法
Subject Name （Katakana）	カゾクホウ
Subject Name in English	Family Law
Instructor	TAKADA KYOKO
Instructor (Katakana)	タカダ　キョウコ
Campus	Higashi-Senda	Semester/Term	1st-Year, First Semester, First Semester
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(1st) Tues3-4：Higashi-Senda Meeting Rm 4-6
Lesson Style	Lecture	Lesson Style (More Details)	Face-to-face
The course is based on student presentations and discussions.
Credits	2.0	Class Hours/Week	2	Language of Instruction	J : Japanese
Course Level	6 : Graduate Advanced
Course Area（Area）	24 : Social Sciences
Course Area（Discipline）	01 : Law
Eligible Students
Keywords	family law, succession law
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)
Class Objectives /Class Outline	In this course, students will select themes from the fields of family law and succession law and deepen their understanding of those themes through an analysis of legal frameworks and the development of case law. By examining legislative intent, the evolution of judicial decisions, and trends in legal scholarship, the course aims to cultivate the ability to understand and appropriately position selected court cases within the broader legal context. Students will also develop the ability to analyze and discuss challenges inherent in the current legal system. Based on a foundational understanding of the issues and themes in family law and succession law addressed in the seminar, students will be assessed according to the following criteria: (1) The ability to appropriately summarize the facts and holdings of the selected judicial decisions. (2) The ability to explain the outline of the legal framework related to the selected theme (including legislative intent and subsequent interpretation), with reference to the positioning of the cases discussed in (1). (3) The ability to develop logical and coherent discussions based on the selected theme.
Class Schedule	Sessions 1–2: Guidance; foundational knowledge for theme selection; determination of themes Sessions 3–14: Student presentations on individual themes, followed by discussions Session 15: Course summary and review Themes will be determined through consultation and, as far as possible, will reflect students’ academic interests. Example Themes: - Introduction of an optional separate surname system for married couples - Same-sex marriage - Legal parent–child relationships and assisted reproductive technology - Joint parental authority after divorce / child support and child contact - Child abuse, alternative care, and the adoption system - Elderly support obligations and supervisory liability - Legal effects of succession - Testamentary capacity of elderly persons - Statutory reserved portion
Text/Reference Books,etc.	Textbook: 二宮周平『家族法〔第6版〕』新世社，2024年 Instructions will be given at the beginning of the course.
PC or AV used in Class,etc.	Text, Microsoft Teams
(More Details)	Handouts, and Presentation Summaries will be shared via Teams.
Learning techniques to be incorporated	Discussions, Post-class Report
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	The course will cover basic topics in Relatives Law and Inheritance Law, but students are also encouraged to reflect on the social issues behind these laws and their own values, fostering deeper critical thinking.
Requirements	Each student must present at least once during the course. Presenters must prepare a report and a presentation summary for the lesson.
Grading Method	Evaluation will be based on: 1. Quality of Presentations 2. Class Participation and Engagement 3. Clarity and Expression of Opinions
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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