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...
Divorce
Can your spouse kick you out of the house?
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...
The divorce process in Hawaii: What you need to know
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...
The pros and cons of marriage counseling
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...
Are the differences in your marriage irreconcilable?
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...
Treating divorce as a business negotiation may keep things civil
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...
Is it wise to remain in a crumbling marriage for the sake of the children?
You have probably heard this many times. Someone you know says they are staying in a miserable marriage solely because of their kids. The breakup of a child’s parents’ marriage is very traumatic, of course. Having Mom and Dad go their separate ways can be emotionally...
How to tell that your marriage might be in trouble
People don’t get married with the idea that they’ll end up getting a divorce. For some people, the news that their spouse wants a divorce is something that comes as a shock. Many people think that marriages end primarily because of infidelity, but there are many other...
What should you do if your ex badmouths you?
People who are ending a relationship and share children will have to continue to work as a parenting team. This isn’t always easy, especially when there are hard feelings festering. It’s up to you and your ex to make things work for the good of the children. One thing...
Do you see these signs in your marriage?
The day you get married, you think that the union will last forever. While many do, some people realize that the marriage isn’t all they thought it would be. There are many signs that your marriage is ending. If you see some of these signs, you’ll have to decide...