A gray divorce involves individuals in their 50s or older. These individuals have typically spent at least 20 years in their marriages. These divorces often occur after their children have left home and started their own lives. Gray divorces differ significantly from...
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Do you need a postnuptial agreement in Hawaii?
If you're married, you may want to think about what would happen if the marriage ended in divorce. When a marriage ends, the division of property and debts can be complicated. This is where a postnuptial agreement comes in. What is a postnuptial agreement? A...
Getting a divorce? Follow these coparenting tips to ease the experience for your kids
Not every relationship lasts forever. In due time, some couples decide to call it quits. Dissolving marriages often affect children in harmful ways. Make your divorce have a minimal impact by following a few savvy recommendations. Be respectful The less animosity...
How can a divorce be made more amicable?
Divorce is not something that anyone wants to go through. However, you can make the process a little more pleasant. Separating from your partner does not have to be a nasty and hostile experience. It is in you and your spouse’s best interest to make the process as...
Divorce and your finances in Hawaii
One of the most heavily impacted areas during and after a divorce are finances. There are things that Hawaii residents can do to better prepare their finances for divorce. How are finances impacted during a divorce? The divorce process by itself is often expensive....
How divorce affects key military spouse benefits
If you are going through a divorce and wondering how it will affect the benefits you receive due to your status as a military spouse, you are not alone. This is something many people consider, and it can further complicate an already difficult process. Health care You...
What benefits can military spouses get after divorce?
If you are a Hawaii resident considering divorce after years of marriage, you may be able to retain your military benefits depending on your specific circumstances. Retaining these benefits can help you navigate more easily through your post-divorce life. The...
Relocation challenges for military parents in child custody
One of the most difficult challenges for divorcing couples is trying to navigate the laws pertaining to child custody and visitation. The process can be especially daunting for military families because relocation is imminent and state laws vary. Considerations for a...
What are your priorities during divorce?
No matter if your divorce came suddenly or the end of your marriage felt inevitable, you likely feel heightened stress and emotions during this time. Especially in the early stages, you should try to maintain perspective on your priorities and carefully plan how to...
Divorce after 50: how your retirement could be affected
People of all ages in Honolulu get divorced. Whether they have been married for three years or 30, there are no guarantees that a couple will stay together for life. But your priorities in divorce can differ dramatically, depending on your age. As a younger person for...