Many divorcing couples accumulate an abundance of assets during their marriage. Among those assets include the investments found in retirement savings plans. On the surface, it may appear complicated in determining how much of this money is a marital asset as well as...
Honolulu Family Law Blog
What is the Marital Partnership Model?
Hawaii is a unique state when it comes to divorce. The state does use equitable distribution rules, which are included in the model called the Marital Partnership Model. The Marital Partnership Model sees marriages as a business partnership. It recognizes that both...
5 possible financial effects of divorce
They say hindsight is 20/20, and in matters of divorce, this saying is 100% accurate. If Honolulu residents knew about the possible financial effects of divorce, they could plan and prepare for the worst. Unfortunately, few people have a complete picture of what could...
Do you have to pay your ex’s debts in a Hawaii divorce?
Separating your finances can be one of the most complex steps in a divorce. Many couples disagree about how to divide their property. People often feel like they shouldn't have to share certain assets or income with their ex. Marital homes and pensions can often...
How can you tell if mediation could work for your divorce?
Divorce may not be an inherently pleasant process, but it does not mean to be a miserable battle either. You and your ex have the power to take control over your divorce and decide what happens and how you handle the process. Litigation or contested divorce is only...
How can you protect your business when you divorce?
Most Americans are opting to either never marry or to do so at a later age than they once did. Many do this in part to focus on their careers, including growing their entrepreneurial ventures. It has become increasingly common for people to have established businesses...
Child custody: Electronic devices may make co-parenting easier
Your divorce is finally over, and you are ready to settle you and your kids into a reliable routine. Armed with your court-approved parenting plan, you expect few, if any, issues to arise between you and your co-parent. Unfortunately, even the best-laid plans rarely...
What child custody and visitation options can courts order?
Sorting out custody arrangements becomes a top priority when a couple's relationship comes to an end and there are children involved. While many couples successfully sort out custodial arrangements themselves, others can't see eye-to-eye on such issues. The court may...
How can parents best help their kids cope with their divorce?
When it comes to their parents, kids expect a happily ever after. Unfortunately, things don't always go as planned. One of the most challenging parts of a divorce is breaking the news to your kids that your family is breaking apart and you and your co-parent won't be...
Financial concerns when getting a gray divorce in Hawaii
More and more people aged 50 or older are choosing to end their marriages instead of remaining together unhappily. According to one article, the American divorce rate for older couples has roughly doubled since the 1990s. The process of getting a late-life, or gray,...
