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How is the contribution to the division of marital property in divorce judged?

I have been a full-time homemaker for about 25 years. I raised our two children all by myself and did all the housework and even supported my husband.. My husband had an affair. When I said let us divorce, he agreed and said that the division of property would be determined according to the contribution to the division of marital property in divorce, and that I would not receive a single penny.. Is that correct?

Contribution to division of marital property in divorce

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Published: 2025-05-15

Author : Kuk Il KIM

Hello. I am an attorney specializing in divorce at Daeryun Law LLC.

According to Supreme Court Decision 93Seu6 of May 11, 1993, if a person contributed to the maintenance or increase of the husband's property by providing support, such as by sharing household labor, the property built through the cooperation of both parties becomes subject to division of property.

As such, a full-time homemaker can also be recognized for their contribution to the division of marital property in divorce; the index by which the court checks how much each spouse contributed to the formation of property when dividing marital property in a divorce is called the contribution to the division of marital property in divorce.

The criteria for judging the contribution to the division of marital property in divorce are as follows.

▲ Duration of the marriage

▲ Contribution of household labor

▲ Each party's income, assets, parental support, and the like in the process of acquiring property

▲ Management, investment, and the like in the process of maintaining property

▲ Raising children

You not only took charge of household labor and raising the children, but your marriage lasted a very long 25 years, so there is a possibility that your contribution to the division of marital property in divorce will be recognized.

Our firm handles not only representation in divorce proceedings but also the collection of evidence for recognition of contribution.

Also, in your case, it appears that during the divorce litigation you can, through a lawsuit against the spouse's affair partner, even claim consolation money from your spouse and the affair partner.

Our firm accompanies you not only in the examination of evidence of the affair but also in all legal procedures.

If you wish to have your contribution to the division of marital property in divorce recognized and to swiftly conclude the divorce procedures, such as a claim for consolation money, please request a consultation now.