1. Case Overview π
The client (plaintiff) was an ordinary housewife who had been raising two children and leading a harmonious family life for about 25 years. However, her peace was shattered when her husband, Mr. A, engaged in an affair with the other woman (defendant) starting in early 2022. The other woman claimed she believed the husband was separated and in the process of divorce, and appealed, arguing that the amount of alimony was excessive.
2. Attorney Seo Yuri's Assistance and Victory Points π‘
As the plaintiff's representative, I focused on proving that the defendant's claims were nothing more than excuses.
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Meticulous Rebuttal: Contrary to the defendant's claim that she believed the husband was separated, we proved that the plaintiff and her husband were sharing ordinary daily life, including amicable KakaoTalk conversations, even at the time of the affair.
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Proof of Active Infliction of Harm: Even after receiving a call from the plaintiff requesting the termination of the relationship, the defendant continued the affair more boldly, engaging in lewd conversations and sexual relations with the husband.
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Detection of Circumstances Assisting Divorce: We revealed in detail that the defendant was actively involved in destroying the plaintiff's family, such as lending the husband money for his divorce lawsuit.
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Appeal to the Client's Suffering: We emphasized through medical certificates, etc., that the client was suffering severe mental distress due to the affair, including extreme stress, deterioration of health, and even attempted suicide.
3. Result: Appeal Dismissed (Victory) βοΈ
The court found that the defendant's grounds for appeal did not provide sufficient grounds to overturn the first instance judgment, and dismissed the defendant's appeal in its entirety and ruled that the defendant should bear all appeal costs. As a result, the judgment to pay alimony of 30 million won, which was recognized in the first instance, was maintained.
4. Closing Remarks πΈ
The other party's attitude of consistently making excuses to reduce alimony, rather than reflecting on her wrongdoing that destroyed 25 years of life, was like a secondary offense to the client. I am glad that we fought to the end and achieved a just result. If you are experiencing similar pain, I hope you will work with legal professionals to reclaim your rights to the end. πͺ