If you and your child’s mother were never married, you may wonder whether you can get custody or spend regular time with your child. For example, you may have helped raise your child since birth but now face limits on visits. Hawaii law gives unmarried fathers a way...
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Practical tips for sharing a home during a Hawaii divorce
Many people going through a divorce feel trapped, wanting to move forward but unable to leave the family home just yet. This situation is temporary, but that does not make it easy. For Hawaii couples sharing a home during a divorce, having a clear plan in place can...
Does military housing pay count toward child support?
When you are working through a divorce in Hawaii, one of the first financial questions is usually about housing. If you serve in the military, your Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) can feel separate from your paycheck, so it is fair to wonder whether it counts toward...
What if divorced military parents both receive PCS orders?
Military life can bring unexpected changes, including Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders. If you share custody after a divorce and both parents receive transfer orders at about the same time, your current parenting plan may no longer fit your family's...
Can you get divorced if you cannot find your spouse
It has been months, maybe years, since you last knew where your spouse was. You are ready to move on, but you cannot find them. In Hawaii, that does not have to stop you. The law allows divorce to proceed even when a spouse cannot be located, though the process looks...
Divorce after following your spouse’s military career
If you spent years moving for military life, raising children or putting your own career on hold, divorce may leave you asking what happens to you financially and what happens with your children. After years of supporting your spouse’s military career, those concerns...
Can a military spouse keep base housing after divorce?
Divorce brings significant life changes, with your housing situation often becoming an immediate concern. If you are a military spouse facing the end of your marriage, you may be wondering if you can continue living in your current home once the divorce is official....
3 mistakes to avoid during custody negotiations in Hawaii
Negotiating for the custody of your child can be an extremely sensitive affair. This can make it stressful and intense, which might put you at risk of saying or agreeing to something in the moment that can hurt your position in the future. In Hawaii, courts base...
3 key clauses: what are the non-negotiables for a prenup in Hawaii
Planning a wedding in the islands involves more than just selecting a beautiful beach. Couples must also consider their financial future under the Hawaii Uniform Premarital Agreement Act. This law governs how a court treats your assets if the marriage ends. Writing a...
Can you keep your TRICARE benefits after a military divorce in Hawaii?
Divorce creates many questions for military families in Hawaii. Service members and their spouses often worry about life after service. One of the biggest concerns involves healthcare. Since Hawaii has a high cost of living, losing medical coverage can feel...