Your divorce is finally over, and you are ready to settle you and your kids into a reliable routine. Armed with your court-approved parenting plan, you expect few, if any, issues to arise between you and your co-parent. Unfortunately, even the best-laid plans rarely...
Child Custody And Relocation
What child custody and visitation options can courts order?
Sorting out custody arrangements becomes a top priority when a couple's relationship comes to an end and there are children involved. While many couples successfully sort out custodial arrangements themselves, others can't see eye-to-eye on such issues. The court may...
Your child’s age may dictate what type of custody arrangement is best
One of the most difficult aspects of divorce, for a parent, is what to do about custody of their children. What they initially think may be best can change over time -- especially as they start to look harder at their children's needs. One thing is for certain: No two...
Is sole custody common?
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...
Can your ex leave Hawaii with the children after your divorce?
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...
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...
