Help with costs such as notarized deeds for single parents to secure child support
Koto City Child Support Securing Support Program / Koto City
Koto City Child Support Securing Support ProgramKoto CitySingle-parent households, etc.
Costs of arranging child support covered
Notarized deed
ADR, first session
ADR, second and later
ADR first session up to ¥30,000 if a settlement is reached
Koto City covers costs for single-parent households when arranging child support for their children. Covered are the notarized deed preparation fee up to ¥49,000, and costs of out-of-court discussions (ADR) up to ¥20,000 for the first session, or up to ¥30,000 if a settlement is reached. If you use family court mediation or a trial, the costs of revenue stamps, obtaining family register certificates, etc., and postage stamps for communication are covered. You must apply within 1 year of the date the notarized deed or mediation record, etc. was made (or the first discussion date, if you used ADR).
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Nationality and residence status
The official page (checked in October 2026) sets no condition on nationality or residence status that we found. Eligibility follows the official conditions, not the language of this page; many programs require resident registration in the municipality.
Who is eligible
Single-parent households, etc. living in Koto City on the application date
When to apply
Within 1 year of the date the notarized deed or mediation record, etc. was made
Notes
Started April 1, 2022. The ADR cost subsidy started April 1, 2024.