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...
You and your former spouse decided it was best for the family to go your separate ways. The divorce has concluded, and thankfully, it was relatively harmonious. Agreements have been reached on child custody, property division and child support. Initially, your ex...
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 –...
Going through a divorce can come with a mix of emotions. While you may be ready to move forward with the next chapter in your life, it is still normal to feel upset about the end of a relationship that you thought would last longer than it did. Divorce also tends to...
A number of people split their time between Hawaii and the mainland, with homes in both places. If you’re one of these people and you are considering filing for divorce, how do you know whether or not you have the option to file here in Hawaii? Under state law, one or...
Finances are often the last thing that couples open up about. You may not truly get a sense of your spouse’s financial circumstances or priorities until after you are married. Money isn’t everything, but it is certainly important. In fact, money is at the center of...
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,...
Child support can be essential to help you raise your kids. If your co-parent refuses to pay it or continually pays late, it can create hardship for you and the children. Hence you might want to lay down some consequences, such as telling them that they cannot see the...
Navigating the emotions of a divorce can get difficult, especially in the beginning when negative feelings are intense, and the future is unknown. However, as hard as it is for adults to maneuver through the new partnership role with an ex, it may be more challenging...
Getting a divorce in Hawai'i is similar to getting one in any other state, but there are state-specific rules and issues that you should know about. Before you file, knowing some of the basics can help you be better prepared and ready to build the best case. In this...
