Legal Reform in 2026 Makes 'Agreement' the Strongest Weapon! Free Web Service Launched to Create Child Support Agreements via Smartphone

In response to Japan's severe issue of unpaid child support, the project 'Child Support JP' (developed and operated by lawyer Teppei Ohe) has fully launched its free automated legal document generation web service, including an 'Agreement Creation Tool' fully compliant with the revised Civil Code set to take effect on April 1, 2026. Currently, only about 30% of single-mother households in Japan receive continuous child support payments. Previously, enforcing child support payments through garnishment required official documents like notarized 'Kōsei Shōsho' or family court 'Chōtei Chōsho.' However, with the revised Civil Code effective April 1, 2026, introducing the 'privilege of subsistence costs for children,' this will change significantly. Under the new system, a simple 'agreement document' exchanged between parties will suffice for garnishing wages and assets without needing a Kōsei Shōsho. This means a proper agreement can serve as the strongest weapon to protect a child's future. 'Child Support JP' offers three main features: 1. Smartphone completion with no expert knowledge needed; 2. Completely free with privacy protection (all personal data processed locally); and 3. Support for non-payment situations, including automatic generation of garnishment applications. The service was developed by a lawyer with the strong desire to change the reality where child support rights are abandoned due to legal procedure barriers, aiming to be a stepping stone for those who cannot afford legal assistance.