Parenthood is a lifelong commitment. Once someone helps to bring new life into the world, they often have a personal attachment and feel a sense of social obligation reinforced by their family and the broader community. However, from a legal sense, parents generally...
Divorce is a difficult decision that affects many aspects of a person’s life. One of the most common questions asked by those seeking a divorce is whether they have to justify their reasons for wanting to end their marriage. Hawaii is a no-fault divorce state, meaning...
Two ways to end a marriage are a divorce and an annulment. They can both be used in different situations, but it’s important not to confuse the two. There are some stark differences that need to be considered. For one thing, an annulment can only be used on specific...
Adults usually know that children did not cause them to get divorced. They know it was something else entirely, perhaps something the child isn’t even aware of. Maybe the family is facing overwhelming financial stress, or maybe one person was unfaithful to the...
Divorce has become common in today's society, but a new trend has emerged in recent years - "gray divorce." Gray divorce refers to the dissolution of marriage among older couples, typically over the age of 50. This phenomenon is unique in many ways, including the...
It can take quite some time for divorcing spouses to negotiate an agreement regarding the division of their property and financial obligations. Those who can't agree will end up litigating their divorce. While Hawaii state law requires fair or equitable solutions, it...
If you sue someone for financial compensation after they have caused an injury, you do often have to prove their negligence. For example, maybe you claim another driver caused a car accident. You could use the police report as evidence that they were at fault, showing...
Child support is crucial because it ensures a child's needs are met after a divorce. The Hawaii Child Support Enforcement Agency provides a system for payments of court-ordered child support. The agency ensures that parents pay in a convenient and timely manner by...
Child support is key in divorce agreements. The Hawaii Child Support Enforcement Agency uses a formula and worksheet that rely on the income of the parents and the custody agreement to determine the most suitable payment. You need to observe the given order to avoid...
One of the most challenging parts of going through the divorce process can be separating everything you bought together, especially when there are children involved. If you’ve been together a long time, then it’s likely that most of the big purchases were made by both...
