Changwon Law Office | Client Who Obtained Consolation Money, Parental Authority, and Custody

The client had children and had continued married life with the spouse.

While the client was away from home, the client's spouse visited an entertainment establishment and met an affair partner.

As these meetings continued, the spouse increasingly went out at night and did not return, so the client had no choice but to care for the children.

Not stopping there, the client's spouse left home and was accused after using drugs with the affair partners.

In the end, the client decided to proceed with a divorce from the spouse and requested assistance from an attorney at the Changwon branch office.

The Changwon law office explained in detail about 🔗divorce consolation money and related matters.

※ Article 840 of the Civil Act (Grounds for Judicial Divorce)

Either spouse may apply to the Family Court for a divorce in any of the following cases.

1. If the other spouse has committed an act of unchastity

2. If one spouse has been maliciously deserted by the other

3. If one spouse has been extremely maltreated by the other or the other's lineal ascendant

4. If one's own lineal ascendant has been extremely maltreated by the other spouse

5. If it is unclear for 3 years or more whether the other spouse is dead or alive

6. If there is any other serious ground that makes it difficult to continue the marriage

If the cause of the breakdown of the marriage lies with the other party, you may claim consolation money.

※ Criteria for Calculating Divorce Consolation Money

1. The circumstances and degree leading to the divorce

2. The cause of and responsibility for the breakdown of the marriage

3. The parties' financial status and standard of living

4. The parties' age, occupation, and the like

*If you would like a detailed review, please obtain a 🔗legal consultation with an attorney.

The client's spouse had an affair with the affair partner and neglected the family.

The spouse was also under investigation for using drugs.

The Changwon law office emphasized that the marriage had broken down because of the spouse at fault.

The client's spouse frequently left home.

As a result, the client raised the children.

The Changwon law office argued that the spouse was currently providing no care at all and, having committed offenses such as drug use, was not suitable to raise the children.

The client suffered emotional distress as a result of the spouse's affair and conduct.

The Changwon law office argued that the client's spouse should pay consolation money for the suffering the client had endured.

The client wished to proceed with divorce litigation against the spouse.

With the assistance of the Changwon attorney, the client was able to obtain consolation money as well as parental authority and custody in the divorce litigation.

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If you would like to proceed with divorce litigation, please request assistance from a 🔗Changwon attorney, where attorneys nationwide present customized solutions for clients through in-person and real-time meetings.