It can be difficult for those who divorce to transition to living independently afterward. Given the high cost of living in Hawaii, people may find it particularly difficult to maintain a similar standard of living after ending a marriage. This is especially true when...
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...
Divorce is a dynamic and highly complicated process, especially when it involves children. The agreements made during this process reflect the family's circumstances at that moment. However, situations can change as life happens, and your children's needs will grow....
Mediation has become a popular alternative to addressing divorce issues since it gives parties more control over the outcome, allows for a more private process and, at times, provides a faster and less costly divorce process. In Hawaii, courts may order a mandatory...
Child custody is one of the arrangements separating couples must agree on during the divorce process. Often, child custody disputes drift families apart as disagreements continue about who the child should stay with. The conflict further intensifies when one of the...
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...
Keeping the family home after the divorce can be a significant undertaking, depending on the family's circumstances during the marriage. A party can prefer this setup for sentimental and financial reasons. However, the process associated with this task can be...
Going through a divorce is rarely easy. While it may seem overly optimistic to suggest that certain legal aspects could simplify the process, Hawaii's no-fault divorce system does offer some relief. Understanding what this means and how it impacts the divorce process...
In Hawaii, as in many other states, courts can require one spouse to pay financial support to the other during a divorce to minimize the adverse impact of the separation on the lower-earning spouse. This is called alimony or spousal support and it comes in different...
