I just saw that there’s a new development in the "extramarital embryo case." This time, the wife has filed a separate lawsuit against her husband’s extramarital partner, trying to recover the couple’s joint property that her husband gave away.

Is that the case where the husband forged a marriage certificate with another woman and even went to a hospital for assisted reproduction and embryo cultivation? Didn’t they already go to court over the embryos?

Yes, but this is a separate lawsuit. She says that some of the money her husband spent on the other woman during their marriage was part of their marital property, so she’s demanding that it be returned.

So it’s not just direct money transfers, right? If the husband bought her jewelry or a car, or even paid for her assisted reproductive treatment, could those expenses also be included?

That’s exactly what her lawyer is arguing, and they’re also preparing to ask the court to investigate the relevant records. But which funds count as marital property and how much should be returned will depend on the evidence and the court’s determination.

It’s frightening when you think about it. Two people can be married for so many years, yet one of them can spend the family’s money on an extramarital relationship without the other knowing anything about it.

That’s why, besides their relationship, spouses should also have a clear understanding of their finances. She’s still dealing with the divorce, the embryos, and the property issues, so this is far from over.

From now on, let’s tell each other before making any major household expenses. It’s not about checking up on you. It’s just that when it’s our shared money, both of us should at least know where it’s going.