Legal Q&A

Is it possible to later change the holder of parental authority that was determined at the time of divorce?

I divorced 10 years ago when my child was 5, and because of financial matters, my ex-husband took both parental authority and custody. I have been seeing my child regularly and simply want to live together, but my in-laws and my ex-husband just get angry, saying that will never happen. My financial situation has now become somewhat stable, so I can fully raise the child. Would it be possible to change the holder of parental authority that was determined at the time of divorce?

I would like to dissolve a full adoption. How should I handle it?

Hello. I am currently considering the dissolution of a full adoption. I would like to know what the conditions for the dissolution of a full adoption are, and how the legal procedures for carrying out the dissolution are conducted. I would also like to know about the documents needed to apply for the dissolution of a full adoption and the points requiring caution. If there is a relevant expert, I would appreciate an answer.

Attorney specializing in family matters, what is the difference between full adoption and ordinary adoption?

Hello. Attorney specializing in family matters, while looking into various things about adoption, I found that there are full adoption and ordinary adoption. What are the detailed legal differences between the two? I am also curious about the effect that each type of adoption has on the relationship between the child and the parents. If there is an attorney specializing in family matters, please reply.

Inheritance attorney, is there a disadvantage if I pay the inheritance tax late?

Hello, inheritance attorney. I am currently in a situation where I must pay the inheritance tax, but most of the property is tied up in stocks, so I have no money that can be immediately converted to cash. Will there be a disadvantage if I fail to meet the deadline for paying the inheritance tax? I would like to know what disadvantages may arise if I delay the payment.

My common-law husband has died; can I receive an inheritance after his death?

My husband, with whom I maintained a common-law marriage relationship, recently died in a traffic accident. There is an apartment and property in my husband's name, but we had not registered our marriage. In such a case, I would like to know whether I can receive an inheritance. If I do not, I think I will have difficulty raising my son. Can I receive an inheritance after his death?

I am curious about the procedures related to inheritance by a child born out of wedlock.

Hello. I am writing to ask because I am curious about the procedures related to inheritance by a child born out of wedlock. What procedures must a child born out of wedlock go through in order to have the right of inheritance from the biological father recognized? In addition, I heard that the procedure differs depending on the situation before and after the division of the inherited property, so I am also curious as to how the procedure differs. Is there anyone who could explain this in detail??

What is the difference between qualified acceptance of inheritance and renunciation of inheritance?

A while ago, my father passed away leaving many debts. In the process of settling the assets and debts, I learned about the methods of qualified acceptance of inheritance and renunciation of inheritance, and I am wondering what the difference between these two methods is. I would like to know in detail about the characteristics of qualified acceptance of inheritance and renunciation of inheritance and the points to consider when choosing between them.

Can I renounce the inheritance of my mother's debt?

Recently, after my mother passed away, while organizing the belongings and property left at the family home, I learned that my mother had been carrying debt while she was alive. If the debt exceeds the property to be inherited, I would like to know whether I can renounce the inheritance of my mother's debt and what the procedure for the inheritance of debt is.

Are foreign workers also subject to the Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance Act?

I am a day laborer who came to Korea 10 years ago and got a job in the construction industry. A little while ago, construction materials fell and I injured my shoulder and neck. Does the country handle this as an industrial accident for a day laborer? I would like to apply the Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance Act and file an industrial accident claim. Since I do not know Korean law well, please explain it in simple terms.