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Order for Implementation in Korea (이행명령)

Seoul Law Group — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 08:58:55 +0000

What happens when one parent refuses to comply with a court order regarding child visitation? How does Korean law ensure that visitation rights are respected? An Order for Implementation (이행명령) is a mechanism available under the Korean Family Litigation Act that compels a party to comply with obligations imposed by a family court decision. It […]

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Family Investigation (가사조사) in Korea

Seoul Law Group — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 08:42:35 +0000

If you or someone you know is going through a divorce, you may have heard the term “family investigation”. This term is used when a divorcing couple disagrees over children, finances, or the circumstances surrounding the breakdown of the marriage. Evidence submitted by the spouses may not provide the Family Court with a complete understanding […]

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Service by Public Notice (공시송달) in Korean Divorce Cases

Seoul Law Group — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:12:02 +0000

What is a ‘Service by Public Notice’ and when can it be issued in a divorce case in South Korea? Divorces in South Korea generally require that documents be formally delivered to the other spouse. However, situations arise where one party has disappeared, avoids contact, lives overseas with an unknown address, or cannot be located […]

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Hague Convention & Child Abduction Risk for Foreign-Spouse Families in Korea

Seoul Law Group — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 11:26:55 +0000

When we move abroad and build families across borders, the joy of cultural exchange often comes hand in hand with complex legal realities. One of the most challenging of these realities involves international custody disputes. For foreigners married in Korea, raising children can mean navigating not only everyday matters but also the intersection of Korean […]

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Sorting Out Divorce Settlements: Can You Claim for Debt Repayment Made in Separation?

Seoul Law Group — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 09:28:51 +0000

In family law disputes, especially during a divorce, it’s essential to properly divide both assets and liabilities. But defining common liabilities may often become problematic. Whether single handedly repaid debt during separation becomes an object of property division is a recurring concern and a topic worth addressing. General Legal Principles on Division of Debt The […]

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Can a Spouse File for Divorce if They Induced Violence?

Seoul Law Group — Tue, 27 May 2025 07:33:22 +0000

In a society where people strive for peace and harmony, cases of domestic violence attract lots of attention and concerns, particularly when either of the spouses wishes to end their marriage. The big question is, can a spouse file for divorce if they are responsible for inducing violence? In this light, let’s delve into a […]

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Case Study: Divorce in Korea After 5 Years of Marriage

Seoul Law Group — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 02:38:43 +0000

A Korean husband sincerely loved and married his wife, and they had one child. Right from the honeymoon, however, arguments were frequent and serious. Five years into the marriage, the husband left his home and applied for a divorce. A Court Case Riddled with Controversy The court ruled that the husband was predominantly responsible for […]

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SUCCESS CASE: Device Privacy in Korean Divorce: Do not see your spouse’s private messages [Actual Judgment Attached]

Seoul Law Group — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 07:22:37 +0000

Were you aware that it’s quite common to unintentionally become involved in criminal activity during divorce proceedings? Unauthorized access to another person’s devices or accounts constitutes a violation of the Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection (정보통신망 이용촉진 및 정보보호 등에 관한 법률) and the Protection of Communications Secrets […]

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SUCCESS CASE: Divorce By Agreement in Korea: Protecting Your Rights in a Seemingly Simple Divorce

Seoul Law Group — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 04:42:46 +0000

Divorce by agreement (협의이혼) is often the preferred choice for couples seeking to end their marriage. This approach, which minimizes court intervention and respects mutual decision-making, offers several advantages. Chief among these are streamlined procedures and cost efficiency. The process typically moves more swiftly than divorce by trial or mediation, saving both time and money. […]

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Divorce F-6-3 Visa in Korea

Seoul Law Group — Wed, 08 May 2024 00:57:08 +0000

In a nutshell, when you marry a Korean citizen, you get an F-6-1(also known as F-6-A) visa. When you are divorced but have a child to raise who has Korean citizenship, you get an F-6-2(F-6-B) visa. The third type of visa, F-6-3(F-6-C), is quite unique. It is issued when you are divorced but have no […]

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