Family Law

You can still pursue a divorce, but you must follow Hawaii’s rules for notifying them about the case. If you have lost contact with your spouse, the next steps depend on whether you can locate them and complete the required service. Here’s what can happen. The court...

Relocation issues can become contentious after a divorce, especially for co-parents who share physical custody of their children. If two co-parents live in the same town in Hawaii, for example, it is easy for them to make custody exchanges. However, a relocation by...

Parents who are going through a child custody dispute have to try to do what is in the best interests of their children. While this can be challenging in almost every case, it becomes exponentially more difficult when one parent is a narcissist. If you’re in this...

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...