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Divorce & Adultery

Unlike litigation, mediation resolves disputes peacefully in a less formal setting: both parties are given a full opportunity to be heard, all the circumstances are weighed, and a solution is reached through mutual compromise and concession.

Korea follows the mediation-first principle. Divorce mediation is a step that must be completed before a divorce lawsuit can proceed.
This is known as the mediation-first (mandatory pre-litigation mediation) principle. Its purpose is to have the spouses make a genuine effort to resolve their dispute peacefully through mediation before engaging in a courtroom battle.

Divorce by Mediation: Procedure

Because divorce by mediation is not subject to a statutory cooling-off period, if you have already reached a reasonable degree of agreement with your spouse on the terms of the divorce, the process can move faster than a divorce by agreement.

Application for mediation

Service of notice of the mediation date

Attendance at the mediation session

Mediation successful

File the divorce report

Mediation unsuccessful

File the divorce report

Documents Required for Divorce by Mediation

Application for divorce mediation
Basic Certificate for each spouse
One (1) Marriage Relationship Certificate for each spouse
One (1) Resident Registration Certificate (full and abridged) for each spouse
One (1) Family Relationship Certificate for each spouse
If there are minor children, a Basic Certificate and a Family Relationship Certificate for each child
Any other supporting evidence

PROCESS

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Request a Consultation

Our Managing Partner conducts the consultation personally,
gaining a precise understanding of the core of your case and where things stand.
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Engagement & Initial Response

Once we are retained, a dedicated attorney is assigned
and work on the initial response and strategy begins immediately.
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Evidence & Case Review

We closely examine the facts of your case and the evidence,
and systematically analyze the key issues.
04

Tailored Strategy

The attorneys on your case, including our Managing Partner, meet in person
to design a strategy tailored to your specific matter.
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Precedent & Legal Analysis

Drawing on DAEON's winning cases, comparable precedents and Supreme Court doctrine,
we identify the most effective course of action.
06

Drafting & Reviewing Legal Documents

Even after legal documents are drafted, we keep communicating with you
to re-examine and refine their content.
07

Direct Representation at Investigations & Trial

From attending police questioning and detention-center visits to appearing at every hearing,
we stand with you in person throughout the entire case.
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Results & Follow-up Support

We share the final outcome with you and provide practical assistance
through actual recovery and any follow-up enforcement.

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PROCESS

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Request a Consultation

Engagement & Initial Response

Evidence & Case Review

Tailored Strategy

Precedent & Legal Analysis

Drafting & Reviewing Legal Documents

Direct Representation at Investigations & Trial

Results & Follow-up Support

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DAEON's signature
Hands-on Client Support

In legal matters, the choices you make
determine the outcome