Typically, you never imagine that you will be filing for divorce one day when you are walking down the aisle at your wedding. Unfortunately, for one reason or another, a large percentage of marriages end in divorce. This is especially true if you are in the military...
Practical And Peaceful Divorce Solutions For Hawaiʻi Residents
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How can I make my divorce easier on my children?
No matter how smooth a transition your divorce is, it will affect your children in challenging ways. They may have some tough questions about what their new life will look like. Children can have large emotions that are difficult to process. Fortunately, there are...
3 ways you may benefit from a postnuptial agreement
Even if you do not have many assets, executing a prenuptial agreement before walking down the aisle probably makes sense. After all, prenups provide a variety of benefits for married couples. Fortunately, even if you and your spouse did not draft a prenuptial...
How do you know when you are ready for divorce?
You realize that your relationship with your spouse has deteriorated and divorce may be the only option that makes sense. However, it is a life-changing decision with its own significant consequences. How can you be sure that you are doing the right thing? Ultimately,...
Why is divorce mediation beneficial?
Mediation is an option for divorcing couples. The process is legally binding and provides an alternative to the courtroom. Choosing mediation over court may prove beneficial in the short term and beyond. Huffington Post recommends mediation as an effective...
How can I make divorce less contentious?
Love is a volatile emotion, and given that the majority of modern marriages start with this emotion, it is not surprising that many divorces can be very contentious. However, there are ways to get through the process with a lot less stress. If you and your ex-spouse...
Special privileges of service members and spouses in a divorce
There are many factors that influence the outcome of a divorce. Prenuptial agreements and state laws can tip a judge’s decision in a certain direction. The legal process can get complicated, especially for members of the military. People who served and their spouses...
What are your visitation rights as a grandparent?
Divorce can cause stress for everyone around them, extended members of a family included. As a grandparent, you want what is best for your grandchildren and may worry you will not get to see them as often once the divorce takes place. In that situation, learning more...
Why adopt your stepchild?
You may consider your spouse's child as your own, and you may be the only other parent your stepchild knows. However, unless you make that connection official through adoption, your stepchild may miss out on some important benefits. According to FamilyEducation, here...
What determines spousal maintenance in a divorce?
If you have never been through a divorce, you may be, understandably, bewildered by the spousal maintenance phase of your split. Are you guaranteed to receive maintenance? Maybe you have to pay it to your soon-to-be-ex-spouse? To clear up your confusion, see...