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Hawaii courts don’t encourage financial honesty in divorce -- they demand it. Even before the case gets underway, both spouses are legally required to fully disclose all assets, debts, income and property. However, some spouses still attempt to conceal assets they...
If you’re going through a divorce, you likely know that you have to divide the marital property. You may not realize that this includes more than just the assets that you’ve accumulated during the marriage. Getting divorced doesn’t do away with debts. These will have...
If you share custody of a child in Hawaii, a court-issued parenting plan or custody order is legally binding to both parents. However, there are instances where one parent may refuse to follow the schedule or make unilateral decisions about the child, contrary to the...
In Hawaii, parents who separate or divorce must provide their children with a steady source of financial assistance legally known as child support. This court-mandated order is designed to help the children grow up in a secure and stable environment. In this blog, we...
When parents who live in Hawaii separate or divorce, they need to work out a custody arrangement. Parents need to set aside their personal feelings to focus on what their children need for their long-term health and happiness. Understanding what the courts require as...
When couples face serious marital challenges, most believe divorce is the only option, but there is another alternative to consider. A legal separation represents a possible middle ground – a way to live apart while remaining legally married. For some, this can be a...
Creating a parenting plan after separation or divorce is an important part of protecting your child’s emotional and physical well-being. A clear, thoughtful plan provides structure, promotes consistency and helps both parents understand their responsibilities. Every...
As the school year winds down, co-parents may benefit from taking time to reflect on what worked and what didn’t during their child’s school year—and start planning for the upcoming academic year as a result. If you co-parent with your ex, late May and early June is...
After learning their parents plan to divorce, children experience several emotions. They’ll feel sad, confused, anxious and angry as they process the information. There are times, though, that their anger is a manifestation of parental alienation. A form of abuse...
When co-parents create a parenting plan, one of the biggest considerations is how to divide time between weekdays and weekends. Each type of schedule presents unique challenges, and addressing them in advance can help everyone involved to avoid conflicts and better...