Honolulu Family Law Blog
How is alimony determined?
When you and your spouse decide to divorce, one subject that may be contentious is how much alimony you will pay. Hawaii in particular has strict alimony laws, which can be confusing for someone who is unaware of the way courts determine alimony. Career factors There...
Did your spouse diminish marital assets before the divorce?
Hawaii is among the majority of states that apply the equitable distribution standard to splitting your assets in a divorce. You probably already know that you will have to split the debts and assets acquired during your marriage with your ex once you file. For many...
How does the court choose a primary caregiver?
When children are involved in a divorce case, it is only a matter of time before you are in court for child custody. Child custody can be a complex and emotional issue. Of course, the ideal situation would be both parents caring for the child. However, in most cases,...
How is gray divorce a health risk?
Divorce is one of the most stressful experiences that a person can face. No matter how young you are, it can have effects on your health. As you age, however, these effects may be more prominent. According to U.S. News, for couples aged 50 and above, the rate of...
What are valid reasons to alter child custody?
Divorcing parents in Hawaii often deal with custody matters first. The court decides what a custody arrangement looks like. They base it on the facts presented at the time of the divorce. But the court also understands that life circumstances do not stay the same...
Why to wait for a QDRO to split your retirement funds in divorce
One of the reasons that people equally maximize their deposits into retirement accounts in any given year is the potential tax benefit that comes from making such deposits. However, if you find yourself in the position where you must withdraw funds before you reach a...
Are your finances ready for divorce?
Several factors can lead a couple to divorce, but a difference in financial habits is a major one. No matter your reason for deciding to divorce your current spouse, knowing how to handle your individual and shared finances helps set the stage for the next chapter of...
Avoiding a mental breakdown during divorce
Our law office realizes that the divorce process is especially burdensome for some people, especially those who have serious concerns about child custody and their finances. Unfortunately, some people are already facing emotional problems and other serious challenges...
How is marital property divided after a divorce in Hawaii?
Once you marry in Hawaii, everything that you acquire after the marriage, including your income and property, becomes shared resources. It is very likely that after becoming a couple, you will use commingled funds to run your household finances. The problem arises...
What do you need to know about property division and divorce?
In case you fail to reach an agreement with your spouse regarding property division in Hawaii, then a judge will rule on the issue. The judge will be guided by the state laws on property division when ruling on the matter. The statutes governing property litigation...
