Property division is one of the most integral parts of a divorce. Due to its sensitivity, this issue can be complex. For this reason, the Hawaii State Judiciary provides residents with instructions and charts to ease the process. Further, it is essential to pay...
A military pension is one of the most valuable benefits someone can drive from their service. Many people pursue a military career in no small part because they hope to retire from the military. After you spend years serving your country, the last thing you want is to...
A car can seem like a valuable asset to try and keep in a divorce, yet it might not be as good a deal as you think. If your spouse knows you love the car, they may say, OK, it’s a $60,000 car, so if you keep it, they can keep the $60,000 in the savings account. Yet,...
No one is supposed to hide assets during a divorce, as the court requires the full disclosure of all the assets the couple owns at the beginning of the property division process. However, this has always been a potential risk because it's something that people will...
Going through a divorce means you and your ex have to divide everything that you acquired during the marriage. Many people focus on the marital home, but there are some divorces that have a vacation home involved. Determining what’s going to happen to that home might...
Real estate is often the most valuable property involved in modern divorces. Both spouses will have contributed toward the upkeep of the home and helped pay the mortgage. In Hawaii, if you don't have a pre-existing agreement with your spouse about how you split your...
Many divorcing couples accumulate an abundance of assets during their marriage. Among those assets include the investments found in retirement savings plans. On the surface, it may appear complicated in determining how much of this money is a marital asset as well as...
Hawaii is a unique state when it comes to divorce. The state does use equitable distribution rules, which are included in the model called the Marital Partnership Model. The Marital Partnership Model sees marriages as a business partnership. It recognizes that both...
Separating your finances can be one of the most complex steps in a divorce. Many couples disagree about how to divide their property. People often feel like they shouldn't have to share certain assets or income with their ex. Marital homes and pensions can often...
Living in Hawaii can be incredibly expensive, and not all families live here year-round. Owning real estate in other states can afford you the opportunity to travel while still having a home in Hawaii. It may also allow you to avoid the worst seasons in each state,...
