Successful Divorce for Vietnamese Client in International Marriage Case

Taeshin Law Firm successfully represented a Vietnamese client who had entered into an international marriage with a Korean spouse. Because the client was not fluent in Korean, she faced significant difficulty communicating and protecting herself while suffering unfair treatment from her husband and in-laws. The legal team formed a dedicated divorce task force, supported communication through professional translation assistance, collected evidence of the unfair treatment, and presented the client's position clearly before the court. As a result, the court granted the divorce, and the client was able to receive consolation money and agreed property division.

Background / Issue

The client was a Vietnamese woman who had entered into an international marriage with a Korean man. At the time she sought legal assistance, she was not fluent in Korean, and most consultations beyond simple conversation had to be conducted in English. After the marriage, the client suffered unfair treatment from her husband and his family. Her husband and mother-in-law took advantage of her limited Korean ability and continued to treat her unfairly. The client eventually decided to proceed with divorce and requested legal assistance.

Our Legal Approach

Taeshin Law Firm formed a dedicated divorce task force to handle the case and ensured that communication with the foreign client could proceed smoothly through professional translation support. Through continuous consultation, the legal team collected evidence of the unfair treatment the client had suffered from her husband and in-laws. The team carefully organized and presented this evidence during the court proceedings. The team also argued that the husband had failed to honor his previous written promises regarding living expenses and other agreed obligations. These points were actively presented to the court so that the client's rights and promised property-related claims could be properly addressed.

Result / Outcome

The court granted the divorce requested by the client. The client was also able to receive consolation money and the agreed property division. International divorce cases often involve not only family law issues, but also language barriers, cultural isolation, and practical difficulties in communicating with the court and legal counsel. This case shows the importance of clear communication, evidence collection, and strategic representation for foreign spouses seeking protection and divorce in Korea.