Divorce

Finances are often the last thing that couples open up about. You may not truly get a sense of your spouse’s financial circumstances or priorities until after you are married.  Money isn’t everything, but it is certainly important. In fact, money is at the center of...

Navigating the emotions of a divorce can get difficult, especially in the beginning when negative feelings are intense, and the future is unknown. However, as hard as it is for adults to maneuver through the new partnership role with an ex, it may be more challenging...

Getting a divorce in Hawai'i is similar to getting one in any other state, but there are state-specific rules and issues that you should know about. Before you file, knowing some of the basics can help you be better prepared and ready to build the best case. In this...

Many people assume that the best thing for children is to have two married parents, so they may say they’re staying together for the kids. They do not want to be married, but they think they should be so the children have more stability. Is this true? Is it always bad...

You and your spouse have taken the decision to pursue a divorce. While you have both agreed that it is best all around, not everyone in the family feels this way. Your in-laws are disappointed, angry and looking for someone to blame.  You and your spouse have children...

You didn't know that the problems in your marriage were that serious. But then your spouse came home from work one day and told you that they wanted to get a divorce. They felt that there was no way to fix the marriage and wanted to end it. That was a big enough...

When it’s finally time to divorce your spouse, you must follow a series of procedures to make your separation legal and official. Otherwise, you might experience delays or other frustrations along the way. Here is what you need to know about the divorce process in...

Often when couples find problems in their marriage they seek marriage counseling. This can be a great way to reestablish what their relationship means to them. They have a chance to talk in a safe place on equal grounds. Before you start your marriage counseling, you...

The period before marriage commences is often very stable. Couples are getting to know one another and trying only to display their best sides. As spouses become closer, they generally become aware that differences are going to arise, this is inevitable. Part of being...

Divorce is somewhat of a paradox in many situations. Often the parties to a Honolulu, Hawaii, divorce both dread the prospect of ending a marriage and look forward to its conclusion. That is the result of human emotions interfering with something that you know is the...