Korea–Philippines Family Legal Support

Legal assistance in Korea for Filipino mothers, Korean-Filipino children, and the organizations that support them.

Nam & Kim provides Korea-side legal assistance in matters involving paternity, child support, family registration, nationality, enforcement, and related family law issues involving Korean fathers and Filipino families.

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Operated by Nam & Kim, a law firm in Incheon, Republic of Korea.

Korea Legal proceedings handled by Nam & Kim Philippines Mothers, children and the organizations that support them

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  • No upfront fee

    No upfront legal fee or retainer is required to submit an inquiry or to begin the case.

  • Four clear steps

    From your first message to ongoing support.

  • Handled from Korea

    You can generally remain in the Philippines while we handle the legal procedures in Korea.

Legal services in Korea

The main matters we handle before Korean courts and authorities.

  • Paternity Establishment

    Legal proceedings to establish or confirm paternity in Korea.

  • Child Support

    Claims for child support against Korean fathers.

  • Family Registration & Nationality

    Assistance with Korean family registration and nationality-related matters where applicable.

  • Enforcement

    Assistance with enforcement of Korean court decisions and child support obligations.

Where sufficient information is available, we can also assist with lawful procedures to identify or locate a Korean father.

Who we help

Filipino Mothers

Mothers seeking to establish paternity or obtain child support from a Korean father.

Korean-Filipino Children

Children who may need legal assistance concerning paternity, family status, support, or related rights in Korea.

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NGOs, Social Workers & Local Governments

Organizations supporting Filipino mothers and children that need a reliable Korea-side legal contact or referral partner.

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How we can help

Four steps, from your first message to ongoing support.

  1. Initial Contact

    The individual, NGO, social worker, or local government office contacts us and provides basic information.

  2. Initial Legal Review

    We review the available information and determine what legal procedures may be available in Korea.

  3. Secure Document Collection & Legal Proceedings

    If assistance can be provided, we request the necessary documents through a secure channel and proceed with the appropriate Korean legal process.

  4. Ongoing Support

    We provide guidance regarding the Korean proceedings, child support, enforcement, family registration, nationality, and related issues as applicable.

For Individuals

If you are a Filipino mother or Korean-Filipino child seeking legal assistance involving a Korean father, you may contact us confidentially for an initial review of your situation.

For NGOs & Local Governments

Nam & Kim welcomes cooperation with Philippine NGOs, social welfare offices, child welfare organizations, local government units, and other organizations assisting Korean-Filipino families.

We can serve as a Korea-side legal assistance and referral contact for cases requiring legal procedures in Korea.

About Nam & Kim

Korean law, understood across borders

Nam & Kim is a Korea-based law firm advising businesses and individuals on legal matters involving Korea. We combine in-depth knowledge of Korean law with an international perspective shaped by our experience abroad and our work with clients from diverse legal and cultural backgrounds.

We explain Korean law in clear and practical terms, work directly with our clients, and identify potential issues early. When matters extend beyond Korea, we coordinate with lawyers and advisers in other jurisdictions to provide effective cross-border support.

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Entrance of the Nam & Kim law office, with the firm's name above the door.

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A few sentences are enough. Please do not include ID numbers, documents, or the father’s personal details here. We will give you a secure channel after the initial review.