Honolulu Family Law Blog
What does the court consider to be a child’s best interests?
If you and your spouse are facing divorce, the well-being of your child is a priority. When matters concerning child custody arise, a judge bases decisions on the “best interests of the child.” What does this involve? A little background As divorcing parents in the...
Do I need an attorney to represent me in Family Court?
In Hawaii, you don’t have to hire an attorney to represent you before the Hawaii Family Court in your divorce or family law issue - you are legally entitled to represent yourself and act as your own attorney. But although you don’t have to hire an attorney to...
How to avoid conflict in child custody disputes
Reaching a custody arrangement is never easy for divorcing parents. Yet, the process can be particularly challenging if you and your spouse do not see eye to eye. You two may have very different ideas of what an ideal arrangement looks like, and tempers can rise if...
What are the steps for modifying child support payments?
As you navigate your divorce, the courts may consider a variety of factors for calculating child support. Forbes reports that any type of income, such as company bonuses and other perks may influence that decision. Over time, you may want to modify your payments as...
Military members’ ex-spouses may get benefits under the USFSPA
A special federal law may guide how Hawaii courts treat benefits when service members and their non-military spouses divorce. Military.com explains that the Uniformed Services Former Spouses’ Protection Act covers military retired pay and certain other benefits in a...
What is no-fault divorce?
You and your spouse can only obtain a divorce in Hawaii through the satisfaction of certain requirements. “No-fault” is a category of legal grounds for divorce. No-fault divorce describes the process when the spouse filing with a court does not have to prove some...
A QDRO and your retirement savings
Faced with an impending divorce, a person understandably begins to take stock of their life in an effort to figure out what it may look like as a newly again single person. This includes everyday matters like where a person will live to broader topics relating to what...
What do you know about handling divorce at work?
You and your spouse told your family and friends about your split, and maybe you figured out the most favorable way to tell your kids. Have you thought about telling your boss and select people at work? Fast Company offers tips on how to navigate divorce at work....
3 major benefits of divorce mediation
Not all marriages end because of infidelity or acrimoniousness, and in some cases, they simply run their course. If your marriage is ending but you still have respect for your one-time partner, consider whether divorce mediation may help you accomplish your...
How is a military divorce different than a civilian divorce?
Typically, you never imagine that you will be filing for divorce one day when you are walking down the aisle at your wedding. Unfortunately, for one reason or another, a large percentage of marriages end in divorce. This is especially true if you are in the military...
