[English Translations for Global Clients - Success Case]

1. Case Overview

The client (defendant, wife) suffered physical injuries due to repeated and habitual domestic violence by her husband (plaintiff).

The abuse escalated to the point that the court had already issued an interim restraining order, and even the client’s parents were threatened.

The marriage had completely broken down, yet the abusive spouse filed for divorce against the client, attempting to shift blame.

The client sought assistance from Taelim Law Firm to hold the husband accountable, claim compensation for emotional distress, and obtain custody and parental rights over the minor child.

2. Taelim’s Assistance

Attorneys at Taelim Law Firm focused on thoroughly proving the husband’s history of violence — including the extent of injury, details of the assaults, and subsequent irresponsible behavior, as well as threats made toward the client’s parents.

They forcefully argued that the husband was solely responsible for the marital breakdown and that his divorce claim should be dismissed.

Additionally, Taelim emphasized that the client had been the child’s primary caregiver, maintaining a strong emotional bond and a stable parenting environment, and argued that continuity of care was essential for the child’s welfare.

3. Case Outcome

The court fully accepted Taelim Law Firm’s arguments.

It found that the husband’s acts of violence destroyed mutual trust and were the primary cause of the marital breakdown.

The court ordered the husband to pay KRW 15,000,000 in damages (alimony) to the client.

Taking into account the existing and ongoing caregiving environment, the court also designated the client as both the custodial and parental rights holder and ordered the husband to pay past child support.

4. Significance of the Judgment

This case reaffirms that repeated domestic violence is among the most serious legal grounds for divorce and that a spouse responsible for such misconduct cannot seek divorce or avoid liability for damages.

It also highlights the court’s commitment to prioritizing the best interests of the child, emphasizing stability and continuity of care in custody determinations.

Through this case, Taelim Law Firm successfully protected both the victim spouse’s legal rights and the child’s secure upbringing, achieving a balanced and meaningful outcome in a highly sensitive domestic violence case.

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