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,...
Going through a divorce can be a painful experience. You may not have wanted the divorce, and now you worry about how you will support yourself. Can you get spousal support? What factors do courts use to determine the amount you can get? While spousal support is not...
Getting a divorce is traumatic. It is especially difficult for the children of divorcing spouses. Although your relationship is dissolving, it does not mean either of you loves your kids less. You both want your progeny to experience minimal distress. Juveniles often...
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...
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...
