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I just wanted to hear some advice or thoughts from father's and mother's Japanese or foreigners living in Japan. I really believe that a child needs a father. However I have been in an unhappy marriage for the last 3 years. We are foreigners here but because of my mother being Japanese I can live here long term. I have tried everything to keep the family together but due to alcoholism and violence I realise that I must leave my husband. It sounds bad but I am really thinking of taking advantage of the unfair system here in Japan to take my child away.

I have asked my husband to leave amicably and that I would agree to him having a part in our child's life. However he starts to threaten me and my family so I back down and am waiting for the right moment to leave so that he can't hurt anyone anymore. His own family does not want anything to do with him so I feel trapped. I listen to the stories of the fathers wanting to be with their children and I really feel for them. If you were in my husband's situation what do you think is the best way to deal with this situation.

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FRIJ recommends you also visit CRN Japan, who are fighting international abduction to Japan and working to assure children in Japan of meaningful contact with both parents regardless of marital status