On November 5, during TV Chosun’s entertainment program “All alone”, Yulhee appeared to explain why she revealed Choi Min-hwan’s wrongdoings through her YouTube channel and detailed the subsequent legal proceedings.
After requesting an urgent conversation with the production team, Yulhee expressed: “When we filmed before, there were parts I wanted to hide and parts I wanted to share. I needed to find a balance within myself. Now I feel like I can comfortably share the stories I wanted to tell.”
Yulhee shared: “There had been some wrongdoing on his part a year before our divorce, but I thought we could move past it for the sake of the children. However, as our differences deepened, I realized we couldn’t, so we decided to separate.” She went on to explain that financial circumstances played a large role in her decision to give custody of Minhwan, as her family was in a less stable economic position than hers.
Subsequently, Yulhee received numerous snide comments for being a mother who left behind her three young children. In this regard, he shared, “I felt upset that people’s perception of me was different from my real life as a mother. That’s why I decided to appear on “All By Myself”. I wanted to say that I have never abandoned my responsibilities as a mother. I have never abandoned my children.”
After reporting her ex-husband Choi Min-hwan’s club visits, Yulhee expressed her feelings, saying: “Even up until now I didn’t want to talk about it. I really didn’t want to reveal it. More than anyone else.”
He added, “Giving up custody for a year and walking away has been incredibly difficult this past year. I didn’t have time to think rationally. When I first said that I would take the children with me, I could not consider everything in detail because I did not know what divorce was. I was simply exhausted, in pain and mentally unstable. I couldn’t help but feel incredibly scared and small.
Furthermore, he explained, “When the crucial issue of divorce came, I accepted Choi Min-hwan’s suggestion for a mutual divorce. I didn’t have the strength to face a lawsuit.”
He continued, “As soon as the mutual divorce discussion emerged, Choi Min-hwan wanted to go to court within three days. But I think my judgment was shortsighted. If I had the strength then I wouldn’t have made that choice.” revealing that she has now decided to file a lawsuit to regain custody of her children.
Subsequently, Yulhee consulted a divorce lawyer. He stated, “When we divorced last December, my ex-husband got custody. The mediation terms allowed free and frequent visitation rights. Additionally, both child support and property division were set at 0 won. We would have shared parental rights equally, but the court suggested it would be better to give them to one party, so it went to my ex-husband. Now I want to take back custody.”
In response, the lawyer explained: “Since the divorce was finalized last December, not even a year has passed. You can claim damages within 3 years of the divorce, and property division is possible within 2 years.
The lawyer further added: “The consequences of divorce typically last about 3 years. You had three children and lived together for 5 years, and all that time just disappeared. You had to wrap this matter up properly. “
The lawyer continued, “For custody, the court checks whether Yulhee has stable housing and whether there are supportive caregivers. Before making a judgment, they consider the financial situation of the guardian and the ability to support the ex-spouse’s children. advising her to do so “petition for a modification of custody.”
Yulhee expressed, “I’m trying to put things together even now. I want to avoid arguing and handle the situation amicably if possible, but I think trying is better than not trying at all. I didn’t even try a year ago. Even if it becomes a long battle, I want to have my children back.”
Previously, Choi Min-hwan and Yulhee got married in 2018. They had a son and two daughters together. However, they divorced in December last year, after five years of marriage.
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