1. Case Overview π
The client (Defendant) had been in a common-law marriage with the opposing party (Plaintiff). Upon dissolution of the relationship, they experienced conflict regarding property division and return of dowry items. In particular, not only were they dealing with the settlement of jointly owned apartment shares and ownership issues of dowry appliances and furniture, but also assault incidents between both families were intertwined, resulting in a highly complex and emotionally charged confrontation.
2. Attorney Seo Yuri's Assistance and Key Issues π‘οΈ
Our attorney established the following strategy to ensure that the client could find their rightful property rights and resolve the entangled criminal issues at once:
-
Maximizing Property Division Amount: By actively asserting the apartment share and contribution during the common-law marriage period, we secured a property division amount of β©208 million.
-
Securing Ownership of Dowry and Appliances: We ensured that ownership of all dowry items and appliances, excluding the opposing party's wedding attire, was vested in the client, and explicitly stipulated that the opposing party should not interfere with their removal.
-
Criminal Agreement and Dispute Resolution: We agreed to submit non-prosecution petitions for the mutual assault incidents that occurred during the dissolution of the common-law marriage, thereby eliminating the risk of criminal punishment.
-
Preventing Additional Disputes: We aimed for a complete resolution by including a non-litigation agreement in the settlement terms, prohibiting any future civil or criminal claims.
3. Settlement Result: "Simultaneous Monetary Benefit and Psychological Stability" π
As a result of the Seoul Family Court's mediation, the client was able to reach a settlement close to a victory, as follows:
-
Property division amount of β©208 million confirmed and payable in two installments.
-
Secured ownership of all appliances and furniture purchased during the common-law marriage.
-
Criminal procedure concluded through agreement not to prosecute mutual assault incidents.
-
Establishment of a non-litigation agreement prohibiting any subsequent property claims or lawsuits.
Common-law relationships have property division and restitution processes that are as complicated as legal marriages. We will clearly and legally resolve the entangled emotional conflicts and complex debt and property issues. Consult with an expert now. π€