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...
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....
If you are going through a divorce and wondering how it will affect the benefits you receive due to your status as a military spouse, you are not alone. This is something many people consider, and it can further complicate an already difficult process. Health care You...
If you are a Hawaii resident considering divorce after years of marriage, you may be able to retain your military benefits depending on your specific circumstances. Retaining these benefits can help you navigate more easily through your post-divorce life. The...
No matter if your divorce came suddenly or the end of your marriage felt inevitable, you likely feel heightened stress and emotions during this time. Especially in the early stages, you should try to maintain perspective on your priorities and carefully plan how to...
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...
Getting a divorce is never an easy thing, but there are ways to help better ensure as smooth a process as possible. One option: mediation. Mediation is a legal process in the state of Hawaii that uses a neutral third party, called a mediator, to help guide the...
Deciding to divorce may set the stage for continuing conflict. Dividing money, debt and time with children may bring out the worst in spouses. There are a few things spouses may put into practice to help alleviate the fighting. With a few changes in mindset and...
