Divorce Law
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Protecting Parental Rights During Divorce Proceedings
Protecting Parental Rights During Divorce Proceedings This case involved a client who was in the middle of a divorce lawsuit and sought to prevent the opposing…
Achieving a Swift Divorce Through Persistent Negotiation
In this case, the client sought a swift divorce from a non-cooperative spouse. Simon Lee immediately reached out to the opposing party to persuade them to…
Securing Divorce with Desired Visitation Rights Without Custody
This case involved a woman who sought a divorce but did not want to obtain custody or parental rights. She retained Pureum Law Office to achieve…
Navigating a Complex Divorce Case to a Satisfactory Outcome
This case involved a highly complex divorce matter. The client initially had another attorney, but when that attorney could no longer handle the case, the client…
Fault-Based vs. Irretrievable Breakdown Divorce in Korea: Issues and Reform Directions
I. Introduction Article 840 of the Korean Civil Code stipulates grounds for judicial divorce, which the Supreme Court has interpreted based on the fault-based principle. However,…
Achieving Divorce Without Specific Legal Grounds
In this case, the client sought a divorce from a non-cooperative spouse without any specific legal grounds for a judicial divorce. Simon Lee meticulously organized all…
Ensuring a Quick and Seamless Divorce with Mutual Agreement
In this case, both parties had already reached an agreement on all terms of their divorce and were solely focused on obtaining a swift resolution. Representing…
Expedited Divorce for a U.S. Client Against a Non-Communicative Korean Spouse
In this case, the U.S. client sought only a swift divorce from a Korean spouse with whom there had been no communication. Simon Lee promptly filed…
Facilitating a Swift Divorce with All Terms Agreed Upon
In this case, both parties had already reached an agreement on all terms of their divorce and were solely focused on obtaining a swift resolution. Representing…