[English Translations for Global Clients - Success Case]

1. Case Overview

The plaintiff and defendant were legally married and had one child together, but their marriage became increasingly troubled.

The defendant repeatedly verbally abused and threatened the plaintiff, and even physically assaulted their child.

Financial conflicts also escalated, deepening the marital discord.

When the defendant assaulted the child again, the court issued a restraining order and a child protection order.

The matter was subsequently investigated by the police, and the defendant was referred for criminal prosecution.

2. Taelim’s Assistance

Taelim Law Firm’s attorneys argued that the defendant’s repeated verbal abuse, physical assaults, and child abuse had completely destroyed the trust and affection within the marriage.

They demonstrated that even after the case was brought before the court, the couple made no attempt at reconciliation, proving that the marriage had irretrievably broken down.

Through clear and structured legal reasoning, Taelim persuasively established that sufficient grounds for divorce existed and that the defendant bore primary responsibility for the breakdown of the marriage.

3. Case Outcome

The court fully accepted Taelim’s arguments, recognizing that the defendant’s violence and verbal abuse toward both the plaintiff and the child had shattered the family and made reconciliation impossible.

Accordingly, the court ruled that the defendant was primarily at fault for the marital breakdown and ordered the payment of KRW 15,000,000 in compensatory damages for emotional suffering.

4. Significance of the Judgment

This case underscores that domestic violence and child abuse go beyond mere marital conflict — they are legally recognized as causes for divorce and grounds for damages.

The court reaffirmed that when violence against a child is established, it will issue strong protective measures and may hold the abusive spouse financially liable for the destruction of the family.

Furthermore, the ruling highlights that in divorce proceedings, the court not only determines whether a relationship has deteriorated but also identifies the party primarily responsible, reflecting this in the damages awarded.

Through this outcome, Taelim Law Firm successfully demonstrated how careful documentation and precise legal argumentation can secure justice and protection for victims of domestic abuse.

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