Few things have the potential to be more stressful than going through a custody dispute. When parents can't agree on how to share time with their children, the decision will be made by the Hawaii Family Court judge. What do judges consider when making custody...
Child Custody
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...
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...
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...
How can I make my divorce easier on my children?
No matter how smooth a transition your divorce is, it will affect your children in challenging ways. They may have some tough questions about what their new life will look like. Children can have large emotions that are difficult to process. Fortunately, there are...