Divorce & Family Lawyer in Korea for Foreigners
Living in Korea, married to a Korean spouse, or dealing with a marriage that crosses more than one country?
International divorce can involve more than ending a marriage. Where each spouse lives, nationality, children, property and proceedings in another country may affect how the case should be handled. YUSU Lawfirm helps international clients identify the issues first and build a clear legal strategy in Korea.
Divorce & family matters
YUSU Lawfirm represents foreign nationals and international families in divorce and family-law matters in Korea, including jurisdiction questions, divorce procedure, and custody and support arrangements. Advice and correspondence are handled in English.
International Divorce Starts With the Right Questions
Before discussing strategy, we need to understand how your marriage and family are connected to Korea and whether proceedings already exist elsewhere.
How YUSU Lawfirm Can Help
DETERMINE THE LEGAL FRAMEWORK
For an international family matter, we first examine the connection to Korea and the legal framework that may apply before recommending a course of action.
- Residence of both spouses
- Nationality
- Place and history of marriage
- Existing proceedings or agreements
UNDERSTAND WHAT MATTERS TO YOU
Divorce is rarely about only one issue. We identify what needs to be addressed now and what may become important later.
- Ending the marriage
- Children and parenting issues
- Property and financial issues
- Existing agreements or court orders
BUILD THE CASE STRATEGY
After reviewing the circumstances and documents, we explain the available legal assistance and the next procedural steps.
- Document review
- Legal strategy
- Written submissions where appropriate
- Representation in Korea where applicable
When More Than One Country Is Involved
An international marriage does not automatically mean that every issue can or should be decided in Korea. Jurisdiction and applicable law can depend on the parties’ residence, nationality and other connections to the countries involved.
That is why our first step is not to assume the answer, but to determine the legal framework for your particular situation.
What Happens Next
The legal team reviews the information first. Scope, fees, engagement and payment are addressed before legal work begins.
Divorce & Family Law in Korea: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a foreigner get divorced in Korea?
In some cases, yes. Whether a divorce can proceed in Korea depends on the case’s connection to Korea and the applicable jurisdictional rules. We first review where both spouses live, their nationalities and whether proceedings are already pending elsewhere.
What if my spouse is Korean?
A Korean spouse can be an important connection to Korea, but nationality alone does not answer every jurisdictional or applicable-law question. We review the full circumstances before advising on the procedure.
What if my spouse lives outside Korea?
A spouse living abroad does not necessarily end the possibility of a Korean proceeding, but jurisdiction, service and procedure require individual review.
Can you also review issues involving children or property?
Yes. Where those issues form part of the matter, we can review the relevant circumstances and determine the appropriate scope of representation.
What should I prepare before contacting you?
Tell us where you and your spouse currently live, both nationalities, when and where you married, whether you have children, and whether any proceeding has already started. Marriage documents, agreements and relevant financial records may also be helpful.
Divorce and family guides
Facing a Divorce or Family Matter in Korea?
Send a short inquiry with your contact details. Our team will review it and explain the next step in English. Please do not send case documents or evidence through this website.
Not sure Korea is even the right place to file?
Where does your divorce actually belong?
Tell us where you and your spouse live, both nationalities, and whether children are involved. We will explain whether a Korean court can hear it and what the process would look like. Your question will not be published.