Parents often experience intense fears about divorce and what it means for their relationship with their children. The first concern people often cite is concern that their spouse will get sole custody and kick them out of the lives of the children. A slightly less...
Child Custody And Relocation
What can you expect a judge to ask you about before making a child custody determination?
It can be very daunting knowing that there's an impending court hearing where a judge will make decisions in your child custody case. There are some basic issues that you can prepare yourself for a family law judge to ask about, though. You can begin formulating your...
Keep the focus during child custody negotiations
Child custody negotiations can be rather challenging events. Both parents likely have an idea of what they want to happen, and those ideas may not mesh with each other. Trying to work through those issues can lead to stress unless you take appropriate actions. Think...
Understanding the “right of first refusal” in parenting plans
Divorcing parents have various reasons for wanting to include a “right of first refusal” (ROFR) clause in their custody agreement. Sometimes the custody division is uneven, and the parent with less time wants every opportunity to be with their children. Maybe one...
Why is co-parenting difficult?
Have you ever met one of those divorced couples who seem to maintain a perfect relationship after their marriage ends? They sit applauding side by side at their child’s school play and even go out to dinner as a foursome with their new partners. For most couples, the...
Moving islands after your divorce? Relocation can be harder than you think
If there is one thing that is amazing about Hawaii, it’s that there are many beautiful places to live. Whether you live on Oahu or Maui, you can have a beautiful home and be surrounded by activities, tourism and more. When you and your spouse decided to divorce, you...
Who may testify in a child custody case?
Because child custody is a hot button topic in many divorces, you may wonder what your case will be like when you go before the court. In particular, you may wonder if the court will involve other people who will tell the court about your abilities as a parent. In...
How does the court choose a primary caregiver?
When children are involved in a divorce case, it is only a matter of time before you are in court for child custody. Child custody can be a complex and emotional issue. Of course, the ideal situation would be both parents caring for the child. However, in most cases,...
What are valid reasons to alter child custody?
Divorcing parents in Hawaii often deal with custody matters first. The court decides what a custody arrangement looks like. They base it on the facts presented at the time of the divorce. But the court also understands that life circumstances do not stay the same...
Keeping up with your kids may require modifying maintenance
Your children are the light of your lives, but it can be expensive to keep the brightness so high. Americans spend hundreds of thousands of dollars bringing their children to adulthood, and their other parent should continue their fair share of that financial...
