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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...
Many people contemplating divorce have questions about the process. What little they know may come from stories relayed by friends, coworkers or family members. Others may even glean information from popular media, including television shows and books. What people...
Divorce is a time of uncertainty for most people. They don't know what to expect when dividing their property or negotiating custody arrangements if they have children. Some couples can approach divorce with a pre-existing understanding of the terms for important...
Marriage is generally intended to be a lifelong commitment that two people make to one another. However, data shows that many couples eventually end up getting divorced. In the past, divorce rates were higher among younger couples, but nowadays, a growing number of...
When owners of rental properties go through a divorce, the fate of these assets is determined by several factors, including Hawaii laws, the circumstances of the marriage and the couple's individual preferences. Rental properties are significant financial assets and...
Co-parenting requires a shift in focus from a personal relationship to a collaborative effort centered on the children's best interests. This shift often necessitates the development of new communication strategies to deal with the practical side of parenting from...
No matter where you live, it’s crucial that all families are prepared – as much as they’re able to be – for natural disasters, extreme weather events and other emergencies. We know that all too well here in Hawaii. Unfortunately, when parents separate or divorce,...
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...