Family Law

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...

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...

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...

Divorcing is a difficult situation for everyone involved. It comes with some challenging emotions that can be hard to handle. Taking the time to work through your emotions may help you to deal with them without having a lot of undue stress.  Heartbreak is one emotion...

If you are a parent who is struggling to stay sober, each day can be a battle for sobriety. But any parent with an active alcohol or drug problem faces yet another obstacle: Your children’s other parent could petition the family law courts to limit your time with your...

For many parents who are going through divorce, it’s hard to know how to set up a custody schedule. You want to do what’s right for your child, but you also want to have as much time with them as possible. During your divorce, various topics will come up. Your...

Hawaii is a beautiful state, but one of the things that makes it special and unique can also be difficult during a custody case. If you have a child whose other parent wants to move to a different island, it can be hard to figure out how to split custody. Living on...

When considering a divorce, financial stability can be a large concern. What if one spouse was a stay-at-home parent during the marriage? What happens if one spouse earns full custody of children? What does the state of Hawaii consider when dividing assets in a...