The client did not want a divorce.
The client opposed divorce and wanted to avoid the property division payment sought in connection with it. The client’s objective concerned both the continuation of the marriage and the financial consequences of the dispute.
Kim & Hyun represented the client in opposing divorce.
Kim & Hyun represented the client in opposing the divorce and responding to the related property division demands.
The outcome: no divorce and no property division payment in this matter.
The marriage was not dissolved, and the matter ended without the client making a property division payment.
This summary describes the outcome of the particular matter. It does not mean that withholding consent will prevent every divorce or eliminate every financial claim.
If you are facing a similar claim
In a new matter, we first discuss whether you want the marriage to continue and review the grounds alleged for divorce. We examine the property division claim separately, so that the response reflects both your wishes and the legal issues.
Documents received
Bring the complaint, any request for property division, and court notices.
Your position
Explain why you oppose divorce and what has happened in the relationship.
Property information
Bring available records of the assets and debts the other party identifies.
Does refusing divorce always prevent it?
No. When the spouses disagree, a court may still grant a divorce if the legal grounds are established. Whether divorce is warranted and how property should be divided are distinct questions. Advice must be based on the circumstances and documents in your own matter.
General legal guidance: Easy Law — Divorce (Korean) · Property division (Korean)
A case handled by Kim & Hyun Law Office. Identifying details have been omitted to protect the client. Outcomes depend on the facts and evidence in each matter.