Calculate Sibling Caregiving Cost Sharing in 30 Seconds: Free 'Care Cost Simulator' Based on Family Court Standards Released

Mycat Inc. has released a free web tool, the 'Care Cost Simulator' (https://kaigofutan.xyz), designed to calculate fair cost-sharing ratios for parents' caregiving expenses among siblings. According to the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, approximately 54% of primary caregivers living with care recipients are family members, leading to difficulties in reaching agreements on cost distribution among siblings. While Civil Code Article 877 mandates support obligations, no specific calculation standard exists. The simulator references family court mediation standards, accounting for income, distance from the parent, involvement level, and family situation, to provide an objective monthly burden amount. The service is free and requires no account registration or personal information.