Legal Q&A

I have received a search and seizure warrant. What response should I take first?

Hello. I have become involved in an embezzlement case, and a search and seizure warrant has been issued. Can I refuse the execution of the warrant? This is the first time in my life I have been involved in a case.... I will get a detailed consultation, but I am leaving this question before the consultation. How should I deal with it when a search and seizure warrant has been issued? I am in a hurry, attorney.

What procedure must one go through to divorce a foreigner?

Through an international marriage brokerage site, I completed a marriage registration with a spouse of Vietnamese nationality. However, after the marriage registration, my spouse left home and has been out of contact ever since. It is a situation in which it is difficult to say that the marital relationship is in fact being maintained, but because the other party is a foreigner, I am worried that the divorce procedure may be more complicated. In such a case, I would like to know how a divorce with a foreigner can be carried out and whether a divorce is possible in a Korean court.

In what cases is patent infringement litigation filed, and what points should companies pay particular attention to?

I run a small and medium-sized manufacturing business. Recently, as technical disputes with competitors have increased, I have been hearing that patent infringement litigation occurs frequently. I would like to know specifically in what cases patent infringement litigation is filed, and whether mere technical similarity or differences in product structure alone can become a problem. I would also like to know the scope of liability a company must bear when a matter actually leads to litigation.

Please help me file a civil lawsuit for a sexual offense.

A year ago, while walking down the street, I was sexually molested by a stranger. I immediately filed a criminal complaint, and the perpetrator was sentenced to imprisonment. However, due to the mental shock following the incident, I have been receiving psychiatric treatment up to now, and I am curious whether I can also receive civil damages for such mental harm. I am considering filing a civil lawsuit for a sexual offense, and I would like help on what procedure I can follow.

What exactly are the legally permitted debt collection hours?

The debtor keeps delaying repayment. I understand that collection is regarded as illegal debt collection after a certain time, so are debt collection hours set by law? I would like to know exactly which hours of contact or visits amount to illegal collection.

In what cases is one punished for an act of unfair competition?

I run a facial mask sheet manufacturing business. I have heard that cases of punishment for acts of unfair competition often occur across the industry, but I am not sure exactly what conduct is subject to punishment. Could you explain the representative types and examples of what may constitute an act of unfair competition?

Is there an inheritance law firm?

My mother has passed away, and I would like to receive some consultation regarding inheritance. She owned several buildings, so I am in a situation where I must divide them with my older sister. Which inheritance law firm would be a good place to go to?

Is punishment for illegal debt collection possible?

Hello. Recently, because of money I borrowed through a moneylender, I keep receiving demands for repayment, and now, beyond mere demands, they hurl abuse, call late at night, and even threaten to come to my workplace or home. It is true that I have a debt, but I do not know whether this manner is illegal, and it is truly threatening, so I would like to know whether punishment is possible. Also, I feel unsafe; in a case like this, how should I go about reporting to the police or receiving other protective measures?

How should I respond to divorce litigation filed by an at-fault spouse?

My spouse committed domestic violence and brought our marriage to a breakdown, yet that person filed for divorce first. I have heard that a divorce claim by an at-fault spouse is dismissed, but I would like to know the actual criteria used to make this determination and whether I can block the divorce to the end. I am also worried about whether I, as the defendant in divorce litigation brought by an at-fault spouse, will be placed at a disadvantage regarding child custody, consolation money, or the division of marital property.