Honolulu Family Law Blog
Keeping a home in a divorce
For many married couples in Hawaii, their primary family home is the single most valuable asset in their marital estate. The corresponding home loan associated with the property can, in turn, be the single largest financial liability that they share. When they make...
Estate planning during your divorce
If you and your spouse in Hawaii have decided to get separated or file for divorce, you know that every fabric of your life is about to change. When you are inundated by a seemingly never-ending litany of decisions to make and changes to adjust to, it can be easy to...
The stark reality of a gray divorce
Most people who live in Hawaii know that getting divorced can be a challenging life event and can leave them in a very different financial position than when they were married. It is more expensive to live alone than with someone else. It is also common for people to...
Finding purpose after a gray divorce
People can grow tired of each other when they’ve spent decades together. After raising kids, paying off the mortgage and getting closer to retirement, some couples find themselves looking to pursue new opportunities on their own terms. According to a study from the...
Bridging islands to keep child custody intact
You’ve found a great opportunity, and the relocation really is in the best interest of you and your child. Unfortunately, you may have to make it past your custody agreement if you want to make any moves. The courts of Hawaii always look to maintain what’s in the best...
Dividing credit card debt in your divorce
From properly identifying non-marital assets to reaching compromises including retirement accounts and stocks, the financial component of most divorces has become complex in recent years. While divorcing couples have become savvier at finding an equitable split of...
Tips for detecting hidden assets in a divorce
During a divorce, some spouses in Hawaii might wonder if a partner is trying to hide assets. This could be because of suspicious activity connected to their finances. Money vanishing from a joint account without explanation or missing account statements could be the...
Checking paternity: Using a DNA test
If there is any question of your child's parentage, it's a good idea to look into seeking a DNA test to prove paternity. For single fathers who want to have proof, a DNA test cannot be beat, because it shows an undeniable genetic connection between the parent and...
DNA paternity tests
In Hawaii and across the United States, DNA paternity tests are now commonly used in courtrooms to determine if a man must provide child support. Sometimes, DNA can determine whether a parent should have custody of a child. DNA test results will inform the court about...
Voluntary impoverishment and child support payments
In Hawaii and across the United States, ex-spouses often practice "voluntary impoverishment." A former spouse who does not want to make child support payments uses the tactic as a way to manipulate the law. A person practicing voluntary impoverishment may lie to the...
