General Civil
and Domestic Matters

Our attorneys have considerable experience in general civil cases in which corporate officers, employees, and other individuals are parties to disputes as citizens, as well as family affairs cases involving divorces and other family matters and inheritances, such as the division of property.

General civil and domestic affairs cases require legal knowledge in a wide range of fields, and it is important to be familiar with the recent extensive changes in the law, such as amendments to the Civil Code governing the Law of Contracts and the Law of Inheritance.

In order to resolve general civil and domestic affairs cases in a better way, we believe that it is necessary to not only examine the legal aspects of the case, but also to accurately grasp the entire picture of the case, including background circumstances, and to respond with the whole personality of the attorney in charge, while being close to the feelings of the client, rather than just taking a by-the-books approach. All of our attorneys strive for the best possible solution of the case, always keeping in mind the viewpoint of a citizen himself/herself.

In addition, some domestic affairs cases, in particular, require tax considerations, and we will make every effort to obtain the best possible solution in cooperation with tax accountants with whom we have a cooperative relationship.

General Civil Matters

  • Real estate transactions (real estate sales and purchases, claims for surrender of land and buildings, claims for payment of land rent or rent, claims for increase or decrease of land rent or rent, neighborhood relations, management and disposal of condominiums and shared real estate, and so forth)
  • Debt collection (claims for sales proceeds, claims for repayment of loans, compulsory execution, auction based on exercise of security interest, and so on)
  • Claims for damages based on tortious acts (those may be sued upon, such as traffic accidents, medical malpractice, defamation, or invasion of privacy)
  • Internet problems (e.g., responding to postings on Internet bulletin boards)

Family affairs

  • Family Matters
  • Matrimonial issues (amicable settlement, divorce, division of assets, claim for sharing of marital expenses, claim for alimony, and so on)
  • Issues related to parents and children (including adoption, separation, or other related issues)
  • Issues concerning children (child support, parental rights, and so forth)
  • Measures to protect the rights of the elderly (adult guardianship, civil trusts, and so on)
  • Inheritance
  • Division of inheritance, wills, and request for reduction of the residual portion of the estate