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Lawsuit for Solatium Against the Adulterous Partner (Male) | Client Sued for Solatium, Plaintiff's Claim Dismissed in Its Entirety

This is the account of a client who sought the assistance of an attorney after being sued for solatium against the adulterous partner (male). The client said he had been identified as the adulterous partner, and the plaintiff's claim in the solatium lawsuit was dismissed in its entirety.

CONTENTS
  • 1. The Client Sued for Solatium Against the Adulterous Partner (Male)
  • 2. What a Lawsuit for Solatium Against the Adulterous Partner (Male) Is
    • - FAQ on Lawsuits for Consolation Money Against a Male Adulterous Partner
  • 3. Defense of the Client Sued for Solatium Against the Adulterous Partner (Male)
    • - Client Sued for Solatium Against the Adulterous Partner (Male): “The Relationship Began After the Breakdown of the Marriage Between the Plaintiff and His Wife”
    • - Client Sued for Solatium Against the Adulterous Partner (Male): “The Client Had No Intent to Commit a Tort”
  • 4. Judgment in the Lawsuit for Solatium Against the Adulterous Partner (Male)

1. The Client Sued for Solatium Against the Adulterous Partner (Male)

This is the account of a client who sought the assistance of an attorney after being sued for solatium against the adulterous partner (male).

The client explained that he enjoyed taking part in a golf club, and that recently a woman he liked had joined the club and they had spent enjoyable time together.

He explained that he had also had drinks alone with the woman, and that the woman often said she carried many wounds, having divorced not long before.

Because the client liked the woman so much, he thought he wanted to soothe even those wounds.

One day, as their relationship continued, he received a complaint containing the following claim.

1. Defendant ㅇㅇㅇ shall, jointly and severally with Defendant ㅇㅇㅇ, pay the plaintiff 20,000,000 won and an amount calculated at the rate of 12% per annum from the day after the duplicate of the complaint in this case is served until the date of full payment.

Alarmed, he brought the complaint to an attorney. The cause of the claim that the attorney reviewed was as follows.

The woman the client had been seeing was not in fact divorced. She was in the midst of divorce mediation.

The woman's husband had filed a lawsuit for solatium against the adulterous partner (male), claiming that the marital relationship had broken down because of the client.

The client requested assistance in defending against the solatium lawsuit, stating that he would not have seen the woman had he known she was not divorced.

2. What a Lawsuit for Solatium Against the Adulterous Partner (Male) Is

Lawsuit for Solatium Against the Adulterous Partner (Male)

A lawsuit for solatium against the adulterous partner (male) refers to a lawsuit in which a husband who has suffered emotional harm due to his wife's infidelity claims solatium from the adulterous partner who is the wife's affair partner.

🔗Lawsuit Against the Adulterous Partner (Female/Male) proceeds according to the following steps.

Filing of the lawsuit for solatium against the adulterous partner (male) > Service of the defendant's answer > Pleading date > Judgment

When claiming solatium against the adulterous partner (male), one must attach direct evidence of the infidelity and the like to prove the fact of the affair.

If the adulterous partner proves that he did not know of the wife's marriage, the lawsuit for solatium against the adulterous partner (male) may be dismissed.

FAQ on Lawsuits for Consolation Money Against a Male Adulterous Partner

How much consolation money can I receive through a lawsuit against a male adulterous partner?

The amount of consolation money in a lawsuit against a male adulterous partner is determined by considering the degree to which the marriage broke down, the number of acts of infidelity, and other factors, so an exact figure cannot be stated. In general, however, an amount of around 15 million to 30 million won may be received.

Can I receive consolation money simply by filing a lawsuit against a male adulterous partner?

Filing a lawsuit against a male adulterous partner does not mean that consolation money will be awarded in every case. It must be proven that the marital relationship broke down because of the adulterous partner's act of infidelity. If you need assistance, please request a consultation with an attorney.

3. Defense of the Client Sued for Solatium Against the Adulterous Partner (Male)

For the client sued for solatium against the adulterous partner (male), the attorney mounted the following defense.

Client Sued for Solatium Against the Adulterous Partner (Male): “The Relationship Began After the Breakdown of the Marriage Between the Plaintiff and His Wife”

For the client sued for solatium against the adulterous partner (male), the attorney emphasized that the client had begun his relationship with the plaintiff's wife after the breakdown of the marriage between the plaintiff and his wife.

The plaintiff and his wife had simply not filed for divorce; in substance, their marital life together had broken down, and they were awaiting a divorce judgment.

The plaintiff and his wife had begun living apart due to discord and had been separated for about three years, and the divorce proceedings had also begun, all before the client began his relationship with her.

Client Sued for Solatium Against the Adulterous Partner (Male): “The Client Had No Intent to Commit a Tort”

For the client sued for solatium against the adulterous partner (male), the attorney emphasized that the client had no intent to commit a tort.

Because the plaintiff's wife had introduced herself to the client as a divorced woman, the client was unaware of the very fact that she was a married person.

The client learned of the fact that the plaintiff and his wife were in a marital relationship only after receiving the complaint in this case, and so the client is also suffering emotional harm because of this case.

Emphasizing such points, the attorney requested that the plaintiff's claim be dismissed as being without merit.

4. Judgment in the Lawsuit for Solatium Against the Adulterous Partner (Male)

The client sued for solatium against the adulterous partner (male) received the following judgment from the court.

The plaintiff's claim against the defendant is dismissed.

In the lawsuit for solatium against the adulterous partner (male), a judgment dismissing the plaintiff's claim in its entirety was obtained.

If you are in a situation like that of the client in this case, sued for solatium against the adulterous partner (male), you must respond to the lawsuit by proving that you did not know your partner was in a marital relationship.

This is very cumbersome and difficult for an individual to handle, so it is recommended to obtain the assistance of an attorney through a 🔗Attorney Referral.

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