International Divorce Lawsuit
International divorce requires tailored legal advices and expertise, by considering client’s circumstances such as proper law, effectiveness of international marriage, child custody, duplicative litigation under international jurisdiction, overseas child abduction (Heig International Convention on Child Extortion), VISA, and others.
Yeohae Law Firm along with the expertise staffs altogether develop our own expertise in divorce in Korea. We have filing experience for over 300 international divorce lawsuit cases since 2015.
With our effort and break through alternative, many cases were be able to closed before going to the court, which this is more beneficial to our clients who came to seek for the legal approaches.
If you need any help, please don’t hesitate to get free consultation from our professional counselors. We will provide you the most efficient and cost-effective approach in litigating international divorce.
Why YeoHae? - Highly Skilled and Caring Experts
Since 2015, the Yeohae Law Firm has successfully handled more than 300 international divorce lawsuits in about 29 District Courts in Korea. We have unique expertise to provide optimal legal approach to suits your particular case.
Expert Divorce Attorney, certified by Korea Bar Association
Pyoung-ho Kim, the Representative Attorney, was awarded the Young Lawyer Award, and the Excellent Lawyer Award both by the Korean Bar Association in 2021, with his highly recognition in passion and contribution to human rights and social justice.
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Over 500 international lawsuit cases whilst more cases closed with our expert advices, the alternative resolutions. Find following sentencing we gained in the court.
Reconstructed the actual case to protect personal information
1. A woman married to a foreign husband and living in her husband's country. I have two children of dual citizenship and own some property in my country of residence. Embarrassingly, my husband recently filed for divorce in the Korean Family Court, how can I respond?
2. I married my American husband a long time ago, but it has been more than 10 years since I came back to Korea alone due to conflict and separated. I want to go through divorce proceedings in Korea, but I have already lost my Korean citizenship. Can I get a divorce in Korea?
Excellent Lawyer Award from Korean Bar Association
Pyoung-ho Kim, Representative Attorney, received the Excellent Lawyer Award from Korean Bar Association recognized his passion and devotion to his cases and clients. We provide specialized lawyer services for all foreigners in Korea.
Nationwide, Expedited.
Extensive experiences handling cases over 30 District Courts in Korea - not only in Seoul but nationwide.
Procedure
Tell us your current situation, and we will explain key legal issues and available procedures. We review your spouse’s location, whether there are children, marriage duration, and grounds for divorce.
Before filing, we predict the other party’s response and build a tailored strategy. We pre-analyze custody risks, property division strategy, and required evidence.
We file the complaint and submit evidence requests for alimony and property division claims. This helps secure favorable evidence and may shorten trial duration.
Depending on the dispute level, the case may settle early or proceed through 2–3 hearings with evidence collection. If custody/visitation is contested, a family investigation may be conducted.
Once the judgment becomes final, the marriage is legally dissolved. Administrative follow-up procedures are then carried out.
We guide you through reporting so the divorce is reflected in your family relation certificate.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. Can I file for divorce in Korea if I live in the United States?
A. Yes, in many cases you can. If you were married in Korea, lived together in Korea, or your spouse currently resides in Korea, Korean courts may have jurisdiction over your divorce. Our firm handles international divorce cases remotely, and you may not need to physically appear in court for every hearing.
Q. How long does an international divorce take in Korea?
A. A contested international divorce in Korea typically takes 6 months to 1.5 years, depending on the complexity. Consensual divorces require a mandatory cooling-off period of 1-3 months. Cases involving overseas assets or child custody disputes may take longer. Our attorneys work to resolve cases as efficiently as possible.
Q. Do I need a Korean lawyer for an international divorce?
A. If your divorce involves Korean courts, having a Korean attorney is essential. Korean court proceedings are conducted entirely in Korean, and Korean family law has unique features (like mandatory divorce counseling and cooling-off periods). Our English-speaking attorneys bridge the language and legal gap.
Q. What about the Hague Convention on International Child Abduction?
A. Korea is a signatory to the Hague Convention. If your child has been taken to or from Korea, our firm has experience handling Hague Convention return proceedings. We can file emergency applications with the Korean court and work with the Korean Central Authority. Time is critical in these cases — contact us immediately.
Representative Attorney Pyoungho Kim
- 2011 Passed the Judicial examination
- 2011 1st Bar Exam Reviewer (Ministry of Justice)
- 2011 54th judicial examination reviewer (Ministry of Justice)
- 2013 Seoul Central District Court Civil Conciliation Committee
- 2013 Deputy Prosecutor at Jeonju District Prosecutors' Office
- 2013 Professional Institutional Training in the Office of the National Assembly Member
- 2013 KOTRA Washington Trade Center Study on U.S. Government Procurement Laws
- 2015 Member of International Committee of Korean Bar Association
- 2015 Member of Autonomous Committee for Countermeasures against School Violence at Seoi Elementary School, Seoul
- 2017 Director, Korea Paragliding Association
- 2017 Member of the Seoul District Bar Association Judging Committee
- 2017 Seoul Family Court Adult Guardian
- 2020 Seoul Entrepreneurs Association Regulation Reviewer
- 2020 Member of the protection of school rights at Seoul Seoi Elementary School
- 2021 Korean Bar Association Young Lawyers Award
- 2021 Excellent lawyer selected by the Korean Bar Association
Education: Graduated from Yonsei University, Department of Physics
language: Korean, English
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