There are many factors that influence the outcome of a divorce. Prenuptial agreements and state laws can tip a judge’s decision in a certain direction. The legal process can get complicated, especially for members of the military. People who served and their spouses...
Month: March 2020
What are your visitation rights as a grandparent?
Divorce can cause stress for everyone around them, extended members of a family included. As a grandparent, you want what is best for your grandchildren and may worry you will not get to see them as often once the divorce takes place. In that situation, learning more...
Why adopt your stepchild?
You may consider your spouse's child as your own, and you may be the only other parent your stepchild knows. However, unless you make that connection official through adoption, your stepchild may miss out on some important benefits. According to FamilyEducation, here...
What determines spousal maintenance in a divorce?
If you have never been through a divorce, you may be, understandably, bewildered by the spousal maintenance phase of your split. Are you guaranteed to receive maintenance? Maybe you have to pay it to your soon-to-be-ex-spouse? To clear up your confusion, see...
Why do couples get prenup agreements?
Couples in Hawaii may look forward to many years of wedded bliss together. But a rise in pragmatism changed the landscape of modern day marriage. For example, many young couples are signing prenuptial agreements before tying the knot. Why is that? Today we will look...
What are reasons to request custody modification?
Courts in Hawaii understand and recognize that life circumstances always change. When you and your spouse divorce, you are dealing with one set of life circumstances. Years down the line, these may have changed. Do you think your custody situation needs change? The...
Tips for staying reasonable during your divorce
When you are preparing to divorce your spouse in Hawaii, it is not unusual to feel every emotion on a deeper level. You may feel that you are spending significantly more time and energy sorting through your emotions and trying to make sense of what is happening. ...