# 家事事件手続法 / Domestic Relations Case Procedure Act — 第三章 (Part 3, Chapter 3) This is the Markdown twin of https://japanlaw.org/en/domestic-relations-case-procedure-act/pt-3/ch-3. Every law, and how to address a provision: https://japanlaw.org/llms.txt. The same laws as MCP tools (no sign-in): https://japanlaw.org/mcp. - Law: 家事事件手続法 (Domestic Relations Case Procedure Act), 平成二十三年法律第五十二号 - English title "Domestic Relations Case Procedure Act": Ministry of Justice translation - Kind: Act — the distinction between 法律 (Act), 政令 (Cabinet Order), 省令 (Ministerial Order) and 条例 (local ordinance) decides who may issue it and what it may say. - Provision: 第三章 (Part 3, Chapter 3) — address `pt-3/ch-3` - Text in force since: 2026-06-24 - URL (the page that opens at this provision): https://japanlaw.org/en/domestic-relations-case-procedure-act/pt-3/ch-3 - Permanent URL (e-Gov law ID, never renamed): https://japanlaw.org/l/423AC0000000052/pt-3/ch-3 - Every provision below carries its address and both URLs on the line under it. - Japanese text: e-Gov 法令検索, Digital Agency (デジタル庁). English: as marked on each line below. Only the Japanese as published by the government has legal effect; the text below is a copy of it. 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They are never merged and never substituted for one another. --- ## 第三章　調停に代わる審判 — Chapter III Rulings in Lieu of Mediation heading: Ministry of Justice translation with a slip corrected by this site — not the Ministry's text; the Ministry printed: "Chapter III Rulings in Lieu of Conciliation" — https://www.japaneselawtranslation.go.jp/en/laws/view/4512/tb pt-3/ch-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/domestic-relations-case-procedure-act/pt-3/ch-3 · https://japanlaw.org/l/423AC0000000052/pt-3/ch-3 ### 第二百八十四条（調停に代わる審判の対象及び要件） — (Subject and Requirements of Rulings in Lieu of Mediation) caption: Ministry of Justice translation with a slip corrected by this site — not the Ministry's text; the Ministry printed: "(Subject and Requirements of Rulings in Lieu of Conciliation)" — https://www.japaneselawtranslation.go.jp/en/laws/view/4512/tb art-284 · https://japanlaw.org/en/domestic-relations-case-procedure-act/art-284 · https://japanlaw.org/l/423AC0000000052/art-284 **第一項** 家庭裁判所は、調停が成立しない場合において相当と認めるときは、当事者双方のために衡平に考慮し、一切の事情を考慮して、職権で、事件の解決のため必要な審判（以下「調停に代わる審判」という。）をすることができる。ただし、第二百七十七条第一項に規定する事項についての家事調停の手続においては、この限りでない。 art-284/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/domestic-relations-case-procedure-act/art-284/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/423AC0000000052/art-284/par-1 When mediation is unsuccessful and when the family court finds it to be appropriate, it may make a necessary ruling for the resolution of a case (hereinafter referred to as a "ruling in lieu of mediation") by its own authority, giving consideration to equity in the interests of both parties and taking into account all relevant circumstances; provided, however, that this does not apply in proceedings for mediation of domestic relations regarding the matters prescribed in Article 277, paragraph (1). Ministry of Justice translation with a slip corrected by this site — not the Ministry's text; the Ministry printed: "When conciliation is unsuccessful and when the family court finds it to be appropriate, it may make a necessary ruling for the resolution of a case (hereinafter referred to as a "ruling in lieu of conciliation") by its own authority, giving consideration to equity in the interests of both parties and taking into account all relevant circumstances; provided, however, that this does not apply in proceedings for conciliation of domestic relations regarding the matters prescribed in Article 277, paragraph (1)." — https://www.japaneselawtranslation.go.jp/en/laws/view/4512/tb **第二項** 家事調停の手続が調停委員会で行われている場合において、調停に代わる審判をするときは、家庭裁判所は、その調停委員会を組織する家事調停委員の意見を聴かなければならない。 art-284/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/domestic-relations-case-procedure-act/art-284/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/l/423AC0000000052/art-284/par-2 When proceedings for mediation of domestic relations are conducted by a mediation committee, and when the family court makes a ruling in lieu of mediation, the family court must hear the opinions of the domestic relations mediation commissioners who compose the mediation committee. Ministry of Justice translation with a slip corrected by this site — not the Ministry's text; the Ministry printed: "When proceedings for conciliation of domestic relations are conducted by a conciliation committee, and when the family court makes a ruling in lieu of conciliation, the family court must hear the opinions of the domestic relations conciliation commissioners who compose the conciliation committee." — https://www.japaneselawtranslation.go.jp/en/laws/view/4512/tb **第三項** 家庭裁判所は、調停に代わる審判において、当事者に対し、子の引渡し又は金銭の支払その他の財産上の給付その他の給付を命ずることができる。 art-284/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/domestic-relations-case-procedure-act/art-284/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/l/423AC0000000052/art-284/par-3 In a ruling in lieu of mediation, the family court may order a party to surrender custody of a child, pay money, or provide any other economic benefit or perform any other act. Ministry of Justice translation with a slip corrected by this site — not the Ministry's text; the Ministry printed: "In a ruling in lieu of conciliation, the family court may order a party to surrender custody of a child, pay money, or provide any other economic benefit or perform any other act." — https://www.japaneselawtranslation.go.jp/en/laws/view/4512/tb ### 第二百八十五条（調停に代わる審判の特則） — (Special Provisions for Rulings in Lieu of Mediation) caption: Ministry of Justice translation with a slip corrected by this site — not the Ministry's text; the Ministry printed: "(Special Provisions for Rulings in Lieu of Conciliation)" — https://www.japaneselawtranslation.go.jp/en/laws/view/4512/tb art-285 · https://japanlaw.org/en/domestic-relations-case-procedure-act/art-285 · https://japanlaw.org/l/423AC0000000052/art-285 **第一項** 家事調停の申立ての取下げは、第二百七十三条第一項の規定にかかわらず、調停に代わる審判がされた後は、することができない。 art-285/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/domestic-relations-case-procedure-act/art-285/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/423AC0000000052/art-285/par-1 Notwithstanding the provisions of Article 273, paragraph (1), a petition for mediation of domestic relations may not be withdrawn after a ruling in lieu of mediation is made. Ministry of Justice translation with a slip corrected by this site — not the Ministry's text; the Ministry printed: "Notwithstanding the provisions of Article 273, paragraph (1), a petition for conciliation of domestic relations may not be withdrawn after a ruling in lieu of conciliation is made." — https://www.japaneselawtranslation.go.jp/en/laws/view/4512/tb **第二項** 調停に代わる審判の告知は、公示送達の方法によっては、することができない。 art-285/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/domestic-relations-case-procedure-act/art-285/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/l/423AC0000000052/art-285/par-2 Notice of a ruling in lieu of mediation may not be effected by service through publication. Ministry of Justice translation with a slip corrected by this site — not the Ministry's text; the Ministry printed: "Notice of a ruling in lieu of conciliation may not effected by service through publication." — https://www.japaneselawtranslation.go.jp/en/laws/view/4512/tb **第三項** 調停に代わる審判を告知することができないときは、家庭裁判所は、これを取り消さなければならない。 art-285/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/domestic-relations-case-procedure-act/art-285/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/l/423AC0000000052/art-285/par-3 When it is impossible to give notice of a ruling in lieu of mediation, the family court must revoke the ruling. Ministry of Justice translation with a slip corrected by this site — not the Ministry's text; the Ministry printed: "When it is impossible to give notice of a ruling in lieu of conciliation, the family court must revoke the ruling." — https://www.japaneselawtranslation.go.jp/en/laws/view/4512/tb ### 第二百八十六条（異議の申立て等） — (Objections) caption: Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System art-286 · https://japanlaw.org/en/domestic-relations-case-procedure-act/art-286 · https://japanlaw.org/l/423AC0000000052/art-286 **第一項** 当事者は、調停に代わる審判に対し、家庭裁判所に異議を申し立てることができる。 art-286/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/domestic-relations-case-procedure-act/art-286/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/423AC0000000052/art-286/par-1 A party may file an objection with a family court with regard to a ruling in lieu of mediation. Ministry of Justice translation with a slip corrected by this site — not the Ministry's text; the Ministry printed: "A party may file an objection with a family court with regard to a ruling in lieu of conciliation." — https://www.japaneselawtranslation.go.jp/en/laws/view/4512/tb **第二項** 第二百七十九条第二項から第四項までの規定は、前項の規定による異議の申立てについて準用する。 art-286/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/domestic-relations-case-procedure-act/art-286/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/l/423AC0000000052/art-286/par-2 The provisions of Article 279, paragraphs (2) through (4) apply mutatis mutandis to an objection filed under the provisions of the preceding paragraph. Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System **第三項** 家庭裁判所は、第一項の規定による異議の申立てが不適法であるときは、これを却下しなければならない。 art-286/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/domestic-relations-case-procedure-act/art-286/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/l/423AC0000000052/art-286/par-3 A family court must dismiss an objection filed under paragraph (1) when it is unlawful. Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System **第四項** 異議の申立人は、前項の規定により異議の申立てを却下する審判に対し、即時抗告をすることができる。 art-286/par-4 · https://japanlaw.org/en/domestic-relations-case-procedure-act/art-286/par-4 · https://japanlaw.org/l/423AC0000000052/art-286/par-4 An objector may file an immediate appeal against a ruling to dismiss the objector's objection pursuant to the provisions of the preceding paragraph. Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System **第五項** 適法な異議の申立てがあったときは、調停に代わる審判は、その効力を失う。この場合においては、家庭裁判所は、当事者に対し、その旨を通知しなければならない。 art-286/par-5 · https://japanlaw.org/en/domestic-relations-case-procedure-act/art-286/par-5 · https://japanlaw.org/l/423AC0000000052/art-286/par-5 When a lawful objection is filed, a ruling in lieu of mediation ceases to be effective. In this case, the family court must give notice to that effect to the parties. Ministry of Justice translation with a slip corrected by this site — not the Ministry's text; the Ministry printed: "When a lawful objection is filed, a ruling in lieu of conciliation ceases to be effective. In this case, the family court must give notice to that effect to the parties." — https://www.japaneselawtranslation.go.jp/en/laws/view/4512/tb **第六項** 当事者が前項の規定による通知を受けた日から二週間以内に家事調停の申立てがあった事件について訴えを提起したときは、家事調停の申立ての時に、その訴えの提起があったものとみなす。 art-286/par-6 · https://japanlaw.org/en/domestic-relations-case-procedure-act/art-286/par-6 · https://japanlaw.org/l/423AC0000000052/art-286/par-6 When, within two weeks from the day on which a party has received the notice under the provisions of the preceding paragraph, the party files an action on the case for which a petition for mediation of domestic relations has been filed, the action is deemed to have been filed at the time of the filing of the petition for mediation of domestic relations. Ministry of Justice translation with a slip corrected by this site — not the Ministry's text; the Ministry printed: "When a petition for conciliation of domestic relations is filed within two weeks from the day on which a party has received the notice under the provisions of the preceding paragraph, and the party files an action on the case pertaining to the petition, the action is deemed to have been filed at the time of the filing of the petition for conciliation of domestic relations." — https://www.japaneselawtranslation.go.jp/en/laws/view/4512/tb **第七項** 第五項の規定により別表第二に掲げる事項についての調停に代わる審判が効力を失った場合には、家事調停の申立ての時に、当該事項についての家事審判の申立てがあったものとみなす。 art-286/par-7 · https://japanlaw.org/en/domestic-relations-case-procedure-act/art-286/par-7 · https://japanlaw.org/l/423AC0000000052/art-286/par-7 When a ruling in lieu of mediation regarding any of the matters set forth in Appended Table 2 has ceased to be effective pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (5), it is deemed that a petition for adjudication of domestic relations regarding the matter has been filed at the time of the filing of the petition for mediation of domestic relations. Ministry of Justice translation with a slip corrected by this site — not the Ministry's text; the Ministry printed: "When a ruling in lieu of conciliation regarding any of the matters set forth in Appended Table 2 has ceased to be effective pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (5), it is deemed that a petition for adjudication of domestic relations regarding the matter has been filed at the time of the filing of the petition for conciliation of domestic relations." — https://www.japaneselawtranslation.go.jp/en/laws/view/4512/tb **第八項** 当事者が、申立てに係る家事調停（離婚又は離縁についての家事調停を除く。）の手続において、調停に代わる審判に服する旨の共同の申出をしたときは、第一項の規定は、適用しない。 art-286/par-8 · https://japanlaw.org/en/domestic-relations-case-procedure-act/art-286/par-8 · https://japanlaw.org/l/423AC0000000052/art-286/par-8 The provisions of paragraph (1) do not apply when the parties file a joint notification that they will be subject to a ruling in lieu of mediation in proceedings for mediation of domestic relations pertaining to the petition (excluding mediation of domestic relations regarding divorce or the dissolution of an adoptive relationship). Ministry of Justice translation with a slip corrected by this site — not the Ministry's text; the Ministry printed: "The provisions of paragraph (1) do not apply when the parties file a joint notification that they will be subject to a ruling in lieu of conciliation in proceedings for conciliation of domestic relations pertaining to the petition (excluding conciliation of domestic relations regarding divorce or the dissolution of an adoptive relationship)." — https://www.japaneselawtranslation.go.jp/en/laws/view/4512/tb **第九項** 前項の共同の申出は、書面でしなければならない。 art-286/par-9 · https://japanlaw.org/en/domestic-relations-case-procedure-act/art-286/par-9 · https://japanlaw.org/l/423AC0000000052/art-286/par-9 The joint notification set forth in the preceding paragraph must be filed in writing. Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System **第十項** 当事者は、調停に代わる審判の告知前に限り、第八項の共同の申出を撤回することができる。この場合においては、相手方の同意を得ることを要しない。 art-286/par-10 · https://japanlaw.org/en/domestic-relations-case-procedure-act/art-286/par-10 · https://japanlaw.org/l/423AC0000000052/art-286/par-10 A party may revoke a joint notification set forth in paragraph (8) only before notice of a ruling in lieu of mediation is given. In this case, the party is not to be required to obtain the consent of the other party. Ministry of Justice translation with a slip corrected by this site — not the Ministry's text; the Ministry printed: "A party may revoke a joint notification set forth in paragraph (8) only before notice of a ruling in lieu of conciliation is given. In this case, the party is not to be required to obtain the consent of the other party." — https://www.japaneselawtranslation.go.jp/en/laws/view/4512/tb ### 第二百八十七条（調停に代わる審判の効力） — (Effect of Ruling in Lieu of Mediation) caption: Ministry of Justice translation with a slip corrected by this site — not the Ministry's text; the Ministry printed: "(Effect of Ruling in Lieu of Conciliation)" — https://www.japaneselawtranslation.go.jp/en/laws/view/4512/tb art-287 · https://japanlaw.org/en/domestic-relations-case-procedure-act/art-287 · https://japanlaw.org/l/423AC0000000052/art-287 **第一項** 前条第一項の規定による異議の申立てがないとき、又は異議の申立てを却下する審判が確定したときは、別表第二に掲げる事項についての調停に代わる審判は確定した第三十九条の規定による審判と同一の効力を、その余の調停に代わる審判は確定判決と同一の効力を有する。 art-287/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/domestic-relations-case-procedure-act/art-287/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/423AC0000000052/art-287/par-1 If no objection is filed under the provisions of paragraph (1) of the preceding Article, or a ruling to dismiss an objection becomes final and binding, a ruling in lieu of mediation regarding any of the matters set forth in Appended Table 2 has the same effect as a final and binding ruling made under the provisions of Article 39, and a ruling in lieu of mediation regarding other matters has the same effect as a final and binding judgment. Ministry of Justice translation with a slip corrected by this site — not the Ministry's text; the Ministry printed: "If no objection is filed under the provisions of paragraph (1) of the preceding Article, or a ruling to dismiss an objection becomes final and binding, a ruling in lieu of conciliation regarding any of the matters set forth in Appended Table 2 has the same effect as a final and binding ruling made under the provisions of Article 39, and a ruling in lieu of conciliation regarding other matters has the same effect as a final and binding judgment." — https://www.japaneselawtranslation.go.jp/en/laws/view/4512/tb --- ## Cites - art-284/par-1: 第二百七十七条第一項 → 家事事件手続法 第二百七十七条第一項 (Article 277, paragraph (1)), art-277/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/en/domestic-relations-case-procedure-act/art-277/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/423AC0000000052/art-277/par-1 - art-285/par-1: 第二百七十三条第一項 → 家事事件手続法 第二百七十三条第一項 (Article 273, paragraph (1)), art-273/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/en/domestic-relations-case-procedure-act/art-273/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/423AC0000000052/art-273/par-1 - art-286/par-2: 第二百七十九条第二項から第四項まで → 家事事件手続法 第二百七十九条第二項 (Article 279, paragraph (2)), art-279/par-2 — https://japanlaw.org/en/domestic-relations-case-procedure-act/art-279/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/l/423AC0000000052/art-279/par-2 - art-286/par-2: 第二百七十九条第二項から第四項まで → 家事事件手続法 第二百七十九条第三項 (Article 279, paragraph (3)), art-279/par-3 — https://japanlaw.org/en/domestic-relations-case-procedure-act/art-279/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/l/423AC0000000052/art-279/par-3 - art-286/par-2: 第二百七十九条第二項から第四項まで → 家事事件手続法 第二百七十九条第四項 (Article 279, paragraph (4)), art-279/par-4 — https://japanlaw.org/en/domestic-relations-case-procedure-act/art-279/par-4 · https://japanlaw.org/l/423AC0000000052/art-279/par-4 - art-286/par-2: 前項 → 家事事件手続法 第二百八十六条第一項 (Article 286, paragraph (1)), art-286/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/en/domestic-relations-case-procedure-act/art-286/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/423AC0000000052/art-286/par-1 - art-286/par-3: 第一項 → 家事事件手続法 第二百八十六条第一項 (Article 286, paragraph (1)), art-286/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/en/domestic-relations-case-procedure-act/art-286/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/423AC0000000052/art-286/par-1 - art-286/par-4: 前項 → 家事事件手続法 第二百八十六条第三項 (Article 286, paragraph (3)), art-286/par-3 — https://japanlaw.org/en/domestic-relations-case-procedure-act/art-286/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/l/423AC0000000052/art-286/par-3 - art-286/par-6: 前項 → 家事事件手続法 第二百八十六条第五項 (Article 286, paragraph (5)), art-286/par-5 — https://japanlaw.org/en/domestic-relations-case-procedure-act/art-286/par-5 · https://japanlaw.org/l/423AC0000000052/art-286/par-5 - art-286/par-7: 第五項 → 家事事件手続法 第二百八十六条第五項 (Article 286, paragraph (5)), art-286/par-5 — https://japanlaw.org/en/domestic-relations-case-procedure-act/art-286/par-5 · https://japanlaw.org/l/423AC0000000052/art-286/par-5 - art-286/par-7: 別表第二 → 家事事件手続法 別表第二 (Appended Table 2), appdx-2 — https://japanlaw.org/en/domestic-relations-case-procedure-act/appdx-2 · https://japanlaw.org/l/423AC0000000052/appdx-2 - art-286/par-8: 第一項 → 家事事件手続法 第二百八十六条第一項 (Article 286, paragraph (1)), art-286/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/en/domestic-relations-case-procedure-act/art-286/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/423AC0000000052/art-286/par-1 - art-286/par-9: 前項 → 家事事件手続法 第二百八十六条第八項 (Article 286, paragraph (8)), art-286/par-8 — https://japanlaw.org/en/domestic-relations-case-procedure-act/art-286/par-8 · https://japanlaw.org/l/423AC0000000052/art-286/par-8 - art-286/par-10: 第八項 → 家事事件手続法 第二百八十六条第八項 (Article 286, paragraph (8)), art-286/par-8 — https://japanlaw.org/en/domestic-relations-case-procedure-act/art-286/par-8 · https://japanlaw.org/l/423AC0000000052/art-286/par-8 - art-287/par-1: 前条第一項 → 家事事件手続法 第二百八十六条第一項 (Article 286, paragraph (1)), art-286/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/en/domestic-relations-case-procedure-act/art-286/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/423AC0000000052/art-286/par-1 - art-287/par-1: 別表第二 → 家事事件手続法 別表第二 (Appended Table 2), appdx-2 — https://japanlaw.org/en/domestic-relations-case-procedure-act/appdx-2 · https://japanlaw.org/l/423AC0000000052/appdx-2 - art-287/par-1: 第三十九条 → 家事事件手続法 第三十九条 (Article 39), art-39 — https://japanlaw.org/en/domestic-relations-case-procedure-act/art-39 · https://japanlaw.org/l/423AC0000000052/art-39 --- ## Sources - 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