Parents in Hawaii who divorce or separate generally have to establish a custody order. Their custody order determines who has the authority to make certain decisions and also how the parents share time with their children. Overall, the courts expect that parents who...
Child Custody And Relocation
Does virtual visitation make it easier to relocate a child?
In the modern digital age, social media and online platforms have become an integral part of our daily lives. These virtual spaces have not only revolutionized the way we communicate and interact with each other. These have also transformed how we approach legal...
How a child’s wishes impact custody cases in Hawaii
In Hawaii, the court carefully considers the child's wishes when it comes to custody cases. The child's preference serves as one of several guiding factors in the decision-making process. Children can weigh in on custody agreements since the law does not discount...
What happens after a custodial parent relocates with your child?
A custodial parent who wants to relocate with their child often faces custody modification concerns. There may be court hearings that they need to attend to ensure that this decision will be in the child’s best interest. And there are many other factors to consider,...
When should you change a custody schedule?
When parents divorce, a custody schedule may determine where a child lives and how much access or visitation rights each parent has – but custody schedules don’t always reflect the changing needs of the child. A custody schedule often needs to be altered over time....
Can a new relationship impact your child custody case?
Divorce may mark the end of your romantic relationship with your spouse, but it is most often not the end of your love life. And sometimes, new love can come your way before you formally dissolve your marriage, especially if you were separated for a while before...
Including travel restrictions in your custody agreement
One of the many advantages of living in Hawaii is that we can fly to New Zealand and Australia in about the same length of time it takes to get to the East Coast of the U.S. If you see international travel with your kids in your future after you divorce, it’s wise to...
Can you agree on child custody?
When children are involved in a divorce, negotiations become more complex. You and your soon-to-be ex-spouse have to make decisions by prioritizing them. Courts in Hawaii follow certain standards and procedures to make custody orders in the best interest of minors....
Have you told your children about your divorce?
You and your spouse have managed to sit down and talk through the issues in your relationship. You’ve both agreed that it’s not working anymore and you need to separate. This has been challenging, but it’s only one aspect of preparing for the divorce. You’re also...
Make the best of supervised visitation for the sake of your child
If you’re only allowed to have supervised visitation with your child because of a court order, it’s a decision a judge made in what they believe is in the best interest of that child. Such a decision can understandably leave a parent angry, resentful and frustrated –...