1. Case Overview π¨βπ©βπ§
Our client (the husband) and his spouse were engaged in a fierce dispute over the division of several real estate properties. A key point of contention was whether the real estate properties owned by the client before the marriage should be included in the division.
2. Attorney's Assistance and Actions π‘οΈ
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Establishment of Separate Property Logic: We actively asserted that even if the real estate properties acquired by the client before the marriage were included in the division, the foundational capital for their formation originated from the client.
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Contribution Proof: While considering the opposing party's contribution to household affairs, we meticulously demonstrated through relevant data that the client's economic contribution to the maintenance and appreciation of the real estate was overwhelming.
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Debt Deduction Claim: We clearly calculated passive assets such as mortgage loans incurred during the real estate acquisition process to defend the actual amount of the division.
3. Court's Judgment π¨ββοΈ
The Seongnam Branch of the Suwon Family Court largely accepted our arguments and ruled as follows:
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Property Division Ratio: Client (Plaintiff) 60%, Opposing Party (Defendant) 40% confirmed
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Settlement Method: It was decided that the client would transfer 1/2 of the shares of the real estate owned by the client and pay only KRW 318.8 million as the final settlement amount.
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Net Asset Recognition: The court recognized the client's high contribution from the total amount, which combined the client's net assets of approximately KRW 2.6 billion and the opposing party's net assets of approximately KRW 740 million.
4. Significance of this Case π‘
This case demonstrates that if you have a lot of assets before marriage, you can secure a high contribution rate depending on how you prove your efforts to maintain and manage them. The key to property division is accurate valuation and strategic assertion of contribution! π€β¨
Complex real estate property division, the strategy of an expert changes the outcome! Protect your assets by consulting with us now. πβοΈ