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...
Honolulu Family Law Blog
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,...
Returning to the U.S. mainland? Here are some custody tips
If you are divorcing your spouse in Hawaii and have children, something you may be considering is taking your children back to the U.S. mainland. There are a few different things that you should consider before deciding if going to another state is a good idea,...
Can the courts split property in another state during a divorce?
Living in Hawaii can be incredibly expensive, and not all families live here year-round. Owning real estate in other states can afford you the opportunity to travel while still having a home in Hawaii. It may also allow you to avoid the worst seasons in each state,...
Your child’s age may dictate what type of custody arrangement is best
One of the most difficult aspects of divorce, for a parent, is what to do about custody of their children. What they initially think may be best can change over time -- especially as they start to look harder at their children's needs. One thing is for certain: No two...
Is sole custody common?
One worry that many parents have when moving toward divorce is that the court will decide who gets custody of the kids: them or their spouse. They assume it’s an either/or situation and that most of the court case revolves around deciding who takes the children as if...
