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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...
Employment contracts frequently include restrictive covenants. Restrictive covenants are clauses or agreements attached to an employment contract that limit future behavior on the part of the employees. Many people know a bit about noncompete agreements that prevent...
A lot can happen after an accident. A victim may be severely injured and taken to a hospital. Their injuries may require extensive medical procedures and care. They may not be able to work for weeks -- or months -- while they recover from their injuries. Medical...
There are many reasons why people might use physical violence to protect themselves. Perhaps there was an attempted mugging in the parking lot of a restaurant. Maybe one party involved in an argument became unnecessarily aggressive and made physical contact with the...
Losing a job is devastating, but it feels even worse if your employer pushes you out unfairly. Many people think that wrongful termination only happens when a company directly fires someone. But Hawaii laws also protect workers forced to resign. This is called...
Generally speaking, people are responsible for their own decisions and behavior. If one person assaults someone else, the assailant could face both prosecution and civil litigation. They may have to compensate the victim for medical expenses, property damage losses...
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...
If you serve food, handle drinks or assist hotel guests in Honolulu, tips likely make up a large portion of your hourly income. However, you may notice signs that your employer is not following wage rules when managing your tips. These signs could include missing tip...
Those who have held their jobs for at least a year and whose employers meet minimum size requirements could be eligible for unpaid leave. The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal statute that empowers professionals to take unpaid leave in certain specific...
If you’re facing criminal charges and thinking about the ramifications of a conviction, you probably start with things like financial fines or time in jail. And a conviction certainly can lead to these types of ramifications, along with things like probation, the loss...