Child custody is one of the arrangements separating couples must agree on during the divorce process. Often, child custody disputes drift families apart as disagreements continue about who the child should stay with. The conflict further intensifies when one of the...
Month: March 2024
Can divorcing couples avoid taxes and penalties for 401(k)s?
The longer a marriage lasts, the more property people acquire together. They often use some of their income to prepare for the future. Many couples in Hawaii make contributions to 401(k)s or similar tax-sheltered retirement accounts for decades. Funding an account...
Dividing marital property during a divorce
Every couple enters marriage hoping it will last forever. As you build your family throughout the years, you have likely acquired assets that you considered communally owned—your house, car and savings, to name a few. But when you are now facing each other in a...
Why is time crucial when keeping the home after the divorce?
Keeping the family home after the divorce can be a significant undertaking, depending on the family's circumstances during the marriage. A party can prefer this setup for sentimental and financial reasons. However, the process associated with this task can be...