Did your spouse make a large, unexpected purchase, such as a new car or a lavish vacation, while you were separated? If so, you are likely wondering how this impacts your divorce. Hawaii law addresses the use of marital assets during separation, and understanding...
Splitting up luxury items in a Hawaii divorce brings unique challenges beyond dividing the family home. These items often spark heated debates during divorce talks, from art pieces and wine collections to designer goods and rare coins. What counts as luxury items in...
Those preparing for divorce often have a very challenging financial process ahead. They have to take account of all of their assets and debts and then determine the most reasonable way to divide them with a spouse. Almost everything people acquire during marriage is...
Going through a divorce can be emotionally and financially challenging. Dividing retirement assets could be one of the most contentious areas of divorce. A Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) may be helpful. It is crucial to understand what a QDRO is and how it...
Asset division may be among the most complex parts of a divorce. This is especially true when it comes to inheritances and family heirlooms. Understanding the treatment of these items during divorce proceedings could help you better prepare for the process. What...
Divorce often involves the complex process of dividing assets between spouses, which can be particularly difficult when it involves vacation properties. In Hawaii, the approach to property division during divorce is one of equitable distribution. This principle aims...
The fate of the family home often becomes a central concern in divorce. Traditionally, couples choose between selling or having one partner buy out the other. Many couples choose to keep their shared home after divorce for financial reasons or to provide stability for...
In Hawaii, courts consider certain assets as separate, which are typically exempt from divorce property division. These separate assets may include property a spouse acquired and owned before the marriage and inheritances and gifts they received individually, before...
The longer a marriage lasts, the more property people acquire together. They often use some of their income to prepare for the future. Many couples in Hawaii make contributions to 401(k)s or similar tax-sheltered retirement accounts for decades. Funding an account...
Every couple enters marriage hoping it will last forever. As you build your family throughout the years, you have likely acquired assets that you considered communally owned—your house, car and savings, to name a few. But when you are now facing each other in a...
