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...
Honolulu Family Law Blog
Why would you choose a contested divorce?
There are basically only two ways for a divorce to proceed: It can either be uncontested or contested. However, those phrases may not mean exactly what you think. When a divorce is uncontested, that merely means that you and your spouse are willing to agree to all...
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....
3 property division mistakes in a divorce
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...
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...
3 tips for communication during a divorce
It is important to communicate with your spouse during your divorce. This encourages peaceful separation and can also prevent delayed processes. However, how you communicate is vital. Conflict in divorce is painful for both parents and kids. Thus, it can be beneficial...
You don’t need your spouse’s cooperation to get divorced
If you have a combative and uncooperative spouse, it’s natural that this relationship can make you want to get a divorce. Maybe you feel like your spouse is always disagreeing with you and turning every little thing into a fight, for instance. This can be stressful,...
What does the 10/10 rule mean for military pensions in divorce?
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...
Is your ex refusing to pay child support?
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...
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 –...