Family Registry & Civil Records
Seoul Law Group assists clients with matters involving the Korean family registry, including birth registration, marriage and divorce registration, family relationship certificates, parentage matters, corrections to registry records, and delayed or omitted filings. Our team prepares and submits the required applications and supporting documents, liaises with the relevant government authorities, and guides overseas clients through family registration matters that span multiple jurisdictions. This also includes registry issues arising from international marriages, births abroad, dual nationality, and other cross-border family situations.
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Birth, Marriage & Divorce Registration
Seoul Law Group assists foreign nationals and Korean citizens with international families in registering major life events with the Korean family registry, including births, marriages, and divorces. Our team prepares the required applications and supporting documents and coordinates with the relevant government offices to ensure these events are properly and promptly reflected in the official record.
Parentage Matters
Establishing or contesting a legal parent-child relationship can affect inheritance rights, child support, and family registry records. Seoul Law Group advises clients on acknowledgment of paternity, disputed parentage claims, and the documentation required to reflect a parent-child relationship in the Korean family registry.
Corrections to Family Registry Records
Divorce cases become more complex when children are involved. The parties must determine which parent will have primary custody, the visitation schedule for the other parent, and the amount of child support to be paid. Seoul Law Group works closely with opposing counsel to help resolve these issues efficiently on our clients’ behalf.
International Marriage & Cross-Border Family Matters
Marriages and family relationships involving a foreign national often require coordination between Korean authorities and the laws of another country. Seoul Law Group advises clients on registering an international marriage in Korea, addressing conflicts between Korean and foreign family records, and handling registry matters that arise from dual nationality or a family member born abroad.
Delayed or Omitted Registrations
Some family registry events are never properly filed, whether due to time abroad, missed deadlines, or an incomplete initial filing. Seoul Law Group helps clients complete delayed or omitted registrations and advises on any additional documentation Korean authorities may require given the passage of time.