Our law office specializes in assisting foreigners in Korea with divorce by mediation through the family court, even when neither party is a Korean national. Divorce by mediation is a judicial process where the court facilitates communication to resolve issues such as property division, child custody, and support, helping both spouses reach an agreement. This method is private, faster, and simpler than a full trial. Importantly, parties do not need to appear in court personally if they have legal representation.
This service is especially suitable for foreign couples because it results in an official court order that is legally recognized in Korea and many other countries—critical for visa and residency matters. Unlike divorce by agreement, which requires at least one party to be Korean, mediation divorce is available to all foreign couples, including those where both spouses, like two US citizens, are non-Koreans.
Benefits of our mediation divorce service include:
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Legal certainty through court involvement
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No requirement for personal court appearances if represented by attorneys
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A relatively quick process, usually within 1 to 1.5 months
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Confidentiality as the mediation is not public
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The ability to resolve contested matters like custody and property division efficiently
Our office has successfully handled mediation divorces for foreign clients, demonstrating the accessibility and effectiveness of Korean family court mediation for international couples. We provide expert legal representation to navigate the process smoothly and protect your rights.
In summary, our mediation divorce service for foreigners in Korea offers a formal, reliable, and efficient solution for divorce recognized both in Korea and often abroad, without the complications of trial proceedings