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...
Month: April 2021
Could you invalidate your prenuptial agreement by commingling your assets?
Many couples sign prenuptial agreements before they get married to keep any assets that they owned before their marriage to themselves in the event of a divorce. Unfortunately, keeping one's separate property truly separate isn't always easy. Commingling those...
What are the 2 main ways to establish paternity in Hawaii?
A woman knows that she is the mother of a child, but a father's position is somewhat less certain. Under Hawaiian law, there is a presumption of paternity that applies to married couples. Legally, a husband becomes the father of a child when your wife gives birth,...
Why feeling bad about divorce is normal
You have taken the plunge and filed for divorce. You tell yourself it is for the best. Yet, some days you wake up feeling down about it. Does that mean you made the wrong choice? Divorce will affect your mental and physical health You cannot expect to end a long-term...