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One of the direct consequences of divorce or separation is usually child custody and visitation. Ideally, the family court will encourage the divorcing couple to work out parenting that allows both parties to be actively involved in the life of their child. However,...
Not everyone can do the same work in the same circumstances. Performing the same job responsibilities can present challenges for people in different situations. Those with disabling medical conditions may be theoretically capable of performing a job but may require...
You’ve read enough books and articles about co-parenting after separation and divorce to know that you’re not supposed to speak negatively about your ex in front of or to your children. You’re learning that this is a lot easier said than done. Sometimes you get so...
Many drunk driving arrests happen when someone has tried to sober up so that they can drive home safely, but they haven't done so properly. They may not even realize that they are impaired, and they may be surprised to find out that their tactics didn't work. To avoid...
Car crashes can cause many different types of injuries, including spinal cord injuries. These can be catastrophic. Severe damage to the spinal cord can lead to paralysis and other permanent effects. There are a few different factors that impact how a person may...
There is just something special about a bond between a young child and his or her grandparents. Special overnights, trips to the park, tea parties and drawing contests make it a treat to spend the day with grandma or grandpa. It is often true that grandparents add...
Some states have more robust employment laws than others, but many of the laws in Hawaii align with federal rules. For example, the overtime rule in Hawaii applies when an hourly or non-exempt salary worker puts in more than 40 hours in a particular workweek. Hourly...
You may know that divorce can be contested or uncontested, but have you ever assumed that means the contest is coming from the person who is not filing for divorce? For instance, say that you file for divorce and your spouse says they don't want to get a divorce. Does...
Not all criminal charges result in the exact same court proceedings. Some people plead guilty right away, so they only have to enter a plea and then wait for their sentence, while others undergo a full trial because they want to defend themselves against the charges....
Companies have the legal right to terminate their workers for a broad range of reasons. Although the civil courts in Hawaii will expect employers to uphold contractual obligations to their workers, such as promised severance pay, a worker upset about an unexpected job...