> lack of full parental rights for men Yeah, that's not just Japan. In most countries, even where the law is "unbiased", courts, social workers, and law enforc

> lack of full parental rights for men Yeah, that's not just Japan. In most countries, even where the law is "unbiased", courts, social workers, and law enforcement typically takes the side of the mother. There are many cases in the UK for example where courts ruled in favor of the dad, but orders are simply not enforced. I have not been with my kids for birthdays, Christmas or New Years' for 6 years now. Although I have a legal right to see them for these and many other days, their mother doesn't let them, even though they really want to. I can go to Court, but even though the Judge is extremely likely to rule in our favor, My Lawyer tells me there is very little hope in achieving compliance and enforcement. He advised me to save the money, and pay for their school instead. My son will be 16 next year, and will have significantly more freedom in making his own choices. Just one more year...