On behalf of Hamilton and Chan LLC | Feb 11, 2020 | Property Division
Once you marry in Hawaii, everything that you acquire after the marriage, including your income and property, becomes shared resources. It is very likely that after becoming a couple, you will use commingled funds to run your household finances. The problem arises...
On behalf of Hamilton and Chan LLC | Feb 5, 2020 | Property Division
In case you fail to reach an agreement with your spouse regarding property division in Hawaii, then a judge will rule on the issue. The judge will be guided by the state laws on property division when ruling on the matter. The statutes governing property litigation...
On behalf of Hamilton and Chan LLC | Nov 12, 2019 | Property Division
For many married couples in Hawaii, their primary family home is the single most valuable asset in their marital estate. The corresponding home loan associated with the property can, in turn, be the single largest financial liability that they share. When they make...
On behalf of Hamilton and Chan LLC | Oct 10, 2019 | Property Division
From properly identifying non-marital assets to reaching compromises including retirement accounts and stocks, the financial component of most divorces has become complex in recent years. While divorcing couples have become savvier at finding an equitable split of...
On behalf of Hamilton and Chan LLC | Aug 30, 2019 | Property Division
During a divorce, some spouses in Hawaii might wonder if a partner is trying to hide assets. This could be because of suspicious activity connected to their finances. Money vanishing from a joint account without explanation or missing account statements could be the...
On behalf of Hamilton and Chan LLC | Mar 25, 2019 | Property Division
Child visitation, child support, alimony and property division are just a few of the things that Hawaii residents have to consider as they go through the divorce process. One thing that can cause many disagreements is deciding on what to do with the family home. Two...
On behalf of Hamilton and Chan LLC | Feb 14, 2019 | Property Division
Divorcing couples in Hawaii might approach the issue of property division with some confusion about how the law decides which spouse gets what. Though some states divide marital property equally on the basis of community property law, Hawaii uses the legal theory of...
