You’ve lost your primary source of income, your finances are in total disarray and you can’t afford your child support payment next month. What can you do? You can’t pay what you don’t have, but that doesn’t mean you can simply ignore the situation and hope you can...
Even with a parenting plan in place, there are sure to be times when you don’t see eye to eye with you ex-spouse. When that happens, it’s critical that you consider all your options to ensure that you take the appropriate steps. Here are several things you can do...
As a divorced co-parent in Hawaii, cooperation is crucial. If you and your co-parent cannot remain on the same page, then you risk doing harm to your child. But unfortunately, your co-parent may want to stir the pot intentionally. For this reason, you may want to...
What other states may refer to as a postnuptial or antenuptial agreement is a marital contract in Hawaii. According to state law, the couple can make a contract at any time during the marriage and agree to almost anything as long as it does not violate any laws. In a...
Hawaii is among the majority of states that apply the equitable distribution standard to splitting your assets in a divorce. You probably already know that you will have to split the debts and assets acquired during your marriage with your ex once you file. For many...
In Hawaii and across the United States, DNA paternity tests are now commonly used in courtrooms to determine if a man must provide child support. Sometimes, DNA can determine whether a parent should have custody of a child. DNA test results will inform the court about...
In Hawaii and across the United States, ex-spouses often practice "voluntary impoverishment." A former spouse who does not want to make child support payments uses the tactic as a way to manipulate the law. A person practicing voluntary impoverishment may lie to the...
A study by Custody X Change found that a typical child support payment in Hawaii was among the highest of all states, ranging from $881 to $1,187 monthly. However, if the parent moved to another state, such as Oregon, the payments might decrease significantly to...
Divorce poses many challenges for Hawaii parents. One of the most overlooked issues involves dealing with tax filings. While the process of claiming dependents may have been simple during the marriage, it can be more complicated after a divorce. Tax credits for...
