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...
Divorce
What are your priorities during divorce?
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...
Divorce after 50: how your retirement could be affected
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...
What is mediation and is it an option for divorce in Hawaii?
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...
Tips for avoiding conflict during divorce
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...
How does the ‘10/10 rule’ affect military divorce?
Estranged spouses of military service and former military service members have so many thoughts on their minds. Besides seeking a new home returning from abroad or moving back to their home state, they are like many other soon-to-be-divorced people. They wonder about...
What the USFSPA does and does not do
The Uniformed Services Former Spouses' Protection Act protects certain benefits for past spouses of military members. For example, under this law, exes can claim a portion of their former spouse's commissary benefits, medical care and retirement pay. Enacted in 1982,...
How to Find the Right Attorney for Your Divorce
Hiring the right attorney to represent you in your divorce or family law matter can make all the difference in the resolution of your case. Here are 4 tips to finding the right attorney: 1. Comfort level. Divorce is very personal. The resolution of your divorce case...
What is no-fault divorce?
You and your spouse can only obtain a divorce in Hawaii through the satisfaction of certain requirements. “No-fault” is a category of legal grounds for divorce. No-fault divorce describes the process when the spouse filing with a court does not have to prove some...
What do you know about handling divorce at work?
You and your spouse told your family and friends about your split, and maybe you figured out the most favorable way to tell your kids. Have you thought about telling your boss and select people at work? Fast Company offers tips on how to navigate divorce at work....