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...
Month: July 2019
Protecting children emotionally during a divorce
Children in Hawaii may suffer when their parents go through a divorce. It is well-known that kids can feel alone and insecure when their parents separate. They may fear being abandoned themselves or torn between their loyalties to both of their parents. For some...
Mediation has many benefits over litigation
When faced with the divorce process, it's easy to assume you'll square off against your soon-to-be ex-spouse in a courtroom setting. While your case may eventually move to litigation, it doesn't have to. Many divorcing couples find that mediation is a better way to...
Prenups better than separate accounts for protecting assets
The simplest, best way for couples to ensure their assets are protected in Hawaii may be a prenuptial agreement. Millennials are agreeing to prenups more frequently than before, as is the population overall. Keeping assets separate has become easier and millennials...