1. Case Overview π
The client (plaintiff) was an ordinary housewife married for 10 years with children. She discovered that her husband was having an affair with a woman (defendant) he met by chance at a cafe. The defendant, knowing that the husband was married with children, continued their audacious encounters, even suggesting trips, saying "I don't care where it is." As a result, the client suffered extreme mental anguish and stress-induced esophagitis, putting her family on the verge of collapse.
2. Attorney's Assistance (Response Strategy) π‘οΈ
The defendant initially attempted to evade responsibility and argued for a reduction in alimony, claiming "I didn't know he was married and was deceived." In response, our attorney took the following strong actions:
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Proof of Knowledge: We submitted as evidence KakaoTalk messages sent by the defendant to the husband ("Honey, the kids? I hope you had a good time with your family"), proving that the defendant clearly knew about the husband's marital status and children. π±
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Emphasis on the Continuity of the Affair: We highlighted the fact that the defendant continued the relationship even after learning about the marital status, emphasizing the defendant's culpability.
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Legal Rebuttal: We analyzed the differences in the lower court precedents cited by the defendant and logically argued for the scope of responsibility the defendant should bear as a joint tortfeasor. π
3. Court Ruling π
The Cheongju District Court accepted our attorney's arguments and issued the following ruling:
- The defendant shall pay the plaintiff 20,000,000 KRW in alimony.
4. Closing Remarks β¨
An affair by a spouse is a painful experience that destroys a person's soul. Although the defendant tried to evade responsibility with the common excuse of "I was deceived," we were able to obtain a reasonable compensation ruling through thorough evidence gathering and logical arguments.
Suing the other party in an affair requires winning with objective evidence and legal principles rather than emotional responses. If you are experiencing similar pain, we will be with you until the end to protect your rights.