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INHERITANCE & MARITAL PROPERTY

Claiming division of marital property

The home and accounts are in my spouse's name. I managed the home and childcare.

We start with the assets you know about and examine each spouse's contribution to their acquisition and maintenance.

What should be distinguished first?

Legal title and contributions during marriage require separate consideration. Start with known property, accounts and business information, distinguish unverified assets and liabilities, and explain your practical needs.

What records help explain the issue?

  • Asset information
  • income and expenses
  • care responsibilities
  • loan repayments
  • business support

Bring what you already have. Mark the documents you cannot obtain separately so we can discuss appropriate ways to establish the relevant facts.

How do we review your situation?

  1. Listen to what happened and the outcome you need.
  2. Connect each disputed claim to the asset history and available evidence.
  3. Separate matters for agreement from issues needing a court decision.

When should you raise a timing concern?

Tell us promptly if you have received a court document, if a disposition is imminent, or if you have recently learned of a debt or transfer. Dates and service records matter; a website checklist cannot determine a filing deadline.

Further official guidance: Korean official legal information ↗

Editorial update: 14 September 2026. General guidance; the applicable rules depend on the facts and dates.

CASE RESULTS

What changed in the case

All case summaries ↗
Appeal allowed in part

Reducing a property division payment on appeal

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The concern
The client challenged the valuation and calculation of a property division payment ordered in divorce proceedings.
Our response
Kim & Hyun represented the client in reviewing assets and liabilities, acquisition history and the payment calculation.
The outcome
The appellate court accepted part of the challenge and reduced the payment.

The remaining appeal was dismissed. Inherited real estate was not excluded in its entirety, and finality has not been confirmed.

You do not need every document to begin.

Start with the assets you know about and the issue worrying you most.

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