1. Case Overview π
The client's (plaintiff's) spouse had an inappropriate relationship with the defendant, a subordinate at the same workplace, for a long period of approximately 3 years. In particular, even while the spouse was on leave, they secretly rented an officetel under the defendant's name without the client's knowledge, creating a 'private nest' and frequently visiting and living together. Upon learning all the facts, the client was overwhelmed with shock and betrayal and filed a lawsuit for damages against the mistress.
2. Defendant's Arguments and Rebuttals π‘οΈ
During the trial, the defendant (mistress) made the following arguments to evade responsibility and reduce the amount of alimony:
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"I was forced to start the relationship due to the coercive demands of my supervisor, the spouse."
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"I didn't know the spouse was married at first, and when I found out later, I believed the marital relationship was already broken."
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"My financial situation is very difficult due to stock investment failures and loan interest."
In response, our lawyer refuted each point based on objective evidence.
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Proof of Voluntary Relationship: We proved that it was a voluntary and deep relationship, not coercion, through affectionate KakaoTalk messages sent by the defendant to the spouse and their life in the officetel they created together.
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Confirmation of Awareness of Marital Status: It was impossible not to know about the spouse's marriage and baby shower at the same workplace, and we pointed out that the defendant continued the relationship even though she was fully aware of this during the period of infidelity.
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Irrelevance of Economic Circumstances: We emphasized that personal investment failures or loans due to relocation cannot be legitimate reasons for reducing alimony.
3. Court's Judgment βοΈ
The court actively accepted our lawyer's arguments and rendered the following judgment:
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Recognition of Responsibility for Infidelity: It is clear that the defendant continued the affair, including sexual relations, knowing that the spouse was married, thereby infringing on the client's marital life.
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Rejection of Defendant's Arguments: There is no evidence to support the claim that the spouse showed interest first or that the defendant did not know about the marriage, and the defendant's financial difficulties are also not a consideration in determining the amount of alimony.
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Order to Pay Alimony: Considering the content and duration of the affair and the pain suffered by the client, the defendant is obligated to pay alimony to the client.
4. Closing Remarks β¨
In cases of workplace affairs, perpetrators often try to hide behind excuses such as 'pressure from superiors' or 'already broken families.' However, with sincere legal response and meticulous evidence analysis, the lies will surely be revealed. If you are suffering from your spouse's infidelity, do not worry alone and seek to regain your legitimate rights with a legal expert. π€
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