You didn't know that the problems in your marriage were that serious. But then your spouse came home from work one day and told you that they wanted to get a divorce. They felt that there was no way to fix the marriage and wanted to end it. That was a big enough...
Honolulu Family Law Blog
The divorce process in Hawaii: What you need to know
When it’s finally time to divorce your spouse, you must follow a series of procedures to make your separation legal and official. Otherwise, you might experience delays or other frustrations along the way. Here is what you need to know about the divorce process in...
The pros and cons of marriage counseling
Often when couples find problems in their marriage they seek marriage counseling. This can be a great way to reestablish what their relationship means to them. They have a chance to talk in a safe place on equal grounds. Before you start your marriage counseling, you...
How often can you modify a custody agreement?
Your child custody agreement has been designed, at the moment, to make sure your child sees you and the other parent every few days. You’re seeing them regularly because they’re young, and you’re splitting custody in a way that allows you and the other parent to work...
Are the differences in your marriage irreconcilable?
The period before marriage commences is often very stable. Couples are getting to know one another and trying only to display their best sides. As spouses become closer, they generally become aware that differences are going to arise, this is inevitable. Part of being...
Does your child want to live with their other parent?
Divorce impacts everyone in your family, including your children. Not only is it an emotionally difficult time, but it’s also hard for some children to understand why they only get to live with one parent. Do you know what to do if your child tells you they want to...
Is your spouse using cryptocurrency to hide assets?
No one is supposed to hide assets during a divorce, as the court requires the full disclosure of all the assets the couple owns at the beginning of the property division process. However, this has always been a potential risk because it's something that people will...
Treating divorce as a business negotiation may keep things civil
Divorce is somewhat of a paradox in many situations. Often the parties to a Honolulu, Hawaii, divorce both dread the prospect of ending a marriage and look forward to its conclusion. That is the result of human emotions interfering with something that you know is the...
Complex financial assets your spouse may own
If you're getting divorced and trying to decide how to divide your financial assets, you'll probably start with things that feel a bit more obvious and clearly apparent. You know that you both on the house and that you're going to have to decide if you want to sell it...
Is your co-parent emotionally abusing your child?
One of the hardest parts of divorcing as a parent is time away from your child. Most courts look for parents to share custody to some degree, and when you are not with your child, you may wonder how they are getting on. If you distrust your ex, you may fear they will...