「お前が悪い」DV夫に支配された14年　共同親権の開始で募る不安：朝日新聞

This page presents a case study of a 51-year-old Tokyo woman who suffered domestic violence for 14 years. The violence began when her firstborn was nine months old. Police refused to intervene, claiming they cannot involve themselves in marital matters. Her husband provided minimal childcare while controlling and criticizing her. The article discusses concerns raised by domestic violence victims regarding the joint custody system beginning in April 2026. A lawyer expresses concern that joint custody in DV cases would prevent victims from escaping controlling relationships after divorce. A critical issue is whether courts will recognize past incidents as domestic violence.