Dividing military pensions during a divorce in Hawaii involves specific rules and regulations that differ from civilian divorces. The Uniformed Services Former Spouses' Protection Act plays a notable role in this process. Under USFSPA, state courts can treat military...
Asset and Debt Division
Impact of inheritance and gifts on property division
Divorce can become complex when inheritance and gifts come into play. Understanding how the law treats these assets is important. It helps divorcing couples prepare and protect their interests. Understanding separate property Hawaii law distinguishes between separate...
How post-nuptial agreements streamline divorces
Over the course of any marriage, financial and familial circumstances evolve. Expectations and plans couples have when entering into a marriage may look very different when divorce is imminent. In such situations, post-nuptial agreements can play a role in simplifying...
Do I have to split retirement funds in an uncontested divorce?
The process of divorce can be emotionally challenging, especially when it comes to dividing retirement funds. If you find yourself facing an uncontested divorce in Hawaii, it is important to gain a clear understanding of how retirement fund division operates in such...
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....
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...
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...