Being a divorced parent is challenging, and it can often feel overwhelming. In addition to adjusting to life without your former spouse, you must worry about finances, manage your household, spending time with your child, and so much more. Most divorced parents place...
During custody proceedings, family court judges consider the best interest of the child. This means that they will do what they can to ensure that these children receive placement in the best environment for their physical, mental and emotional well-being. However,...
While not a fun process, divorce need not involve a fight. Especially for families with children, going through a divorce smoothly often benefits everyone involved. If you and your partner reached the difficult decision of ending the marriage, prioritizing your...
The dissolution of marriage never comes easy, especially for military families. The challenges associated with military life make it one of the careers with the highest divorce rate. As you navigate the process, you likely have many questions. 1. What state should I...
Parents who are divorcing should understand how Hawaii's courts determine child custody. There are many factors that the courts consider when making custody orders. In addition, families can share custody in several different ways. Determining child custody Judges...
Mediation helps parties in a divorce come to a settlement agreement. It can save you money compared to litigation. Mediation also helps you resolve your case faster because you eliminate the time waiting for hearings to litigate your settlement. If you are not...
A court may order spousal support to ensure that both parties can enjoy a similar standard of living even though they are no longer living together. This is also called spousal maintenance. The Hawaii State Legislature allows courts to award spousal maintenance based...
Many circumstances may cause a grandparent to lose access to their grandchildren. Divorce, separation or the death of one parent may have a ripple effect that limits contact between grandparents and their grandchildren. Or in some cases, the parents may limit...
The State of Hawaii has made the divorce process less adversarial and stressful than it used to be. A no-fault divorce allows you to file for divorce without proving the other person did anything illegal or intentionally harmful. This usually takes less of an...
Going through a divorce will be one of the most challenging processes in your life. However, you can make decisions that ensure the rest of your life does not have to be so difficult. It is easy to feel bogged down by all the moving parts at the end of your marriage,...
