Getting a Divorce in South Korea as a Foreigner (Korean Divorce Law)

Seeking a Korean divorce and navigating the Korean legal system can be emotionally challenging, even more so if of you’re a foreigner in Korea. IPG Legal has assisted numerous foreigners and local Korean clients at the Seoul Family Court and others courts in Korea in order to obtain a divorce for foreigners in Korea. We have, also, handled numerous child custody, asset division, and abduction cases for clients living in Korea or residing abroad. There are several things to consider

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Changes to the Korean Immigration System means more Opportunities for Single Parents to Work in Korea

The Korean Times, recently, reported that the Ministry of Justice is looking at changes to the Immigration System to allow single parents to remain in South Korea with their adult children. The proposed changes are significant as it allows the provision for foreign residents to remain in the country provided they meet specific benchmarks for the resident F-2 visa. Migrants who were previously married to a Korean citizen will now be eligible for this visa, in the event of divorce

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Getting a Divorce in Korea: Hire an English-Speaking Korean Divorce Lawyer?

The following Korean divorce information is provided by the Seoul Global Center.  Non-Koreans are capable of obtaining a divorce in Korea even if no party to the divorce is a Korean national.  In most cases you will be required to hire a proactive English-speaking Korean Divorce Lawyer. However, in many divorce cases, no divorce attorney in Korea will be needed.  However, in most cases involving non-Koreans, it is advisable to seek assistance from a divorce lawyer in Korea, because of

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