Family Law

Filing for divorce in Hawaii does not have to be a stressful and adversarial process.  You have the right to file a no-fault divorce, which means you do not have to prove your spouse did something intentionally harmful or illegal. Usually, this takes some of the...

Parents who pay child support sometimes think that they are “buying the right” to see their child. However, this is not true. Child support is simply intended to ensure that the child’s needs are catered for. As such, it cannot influence custody, which is another...

Going through a divorce can make the holidays a difficult time for everyone involved. Making sure you do what you can to help the children thrive during the holiday season is important.  There are several things that parents can do to make this time more enjoyable....

Prenuptial agreements have become well-known and more common in recent decades now that many marriages have two working professionals. Individuals remarrying and creating blended families, as well as those with significant personal resources, may have reason to...

When people divorce, oftentimes, couples have to negotiate about how assets are being split – not every asset may be visible and you may need to ask your spouse if they have any hidden assets. Many people invest in digital assets, which can be hard to find and may...

Some people will warn you that signing a prenuptial agreement is essentially advertising that you think your marriage won't last. However, no one can know when they first get engaged what will happen in their relationship later. People change over time, especially...

Not so many decades ago, it was typically expected that the wife in a divorce would receive spousal support – commonly known as alimony. Further, most men would feel ashamed for even considering asking for spousal support. Times have since changed along with public...

When you first met and fell in love with your spouse, you vowed that it was forever. Lately, you find yourselves growing apart over the years. No one wants to believe that their marriage is in trouble, but statistics show that up to 50% of all marriages end in...

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,...

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...