Hawaii Family Law Blog
The emotional fallout from divorce
Those who are going through the divorce process in Hawaii and elsewhere may feel a variety of emotions such as grief, anxiety and fear. Individuals may experience negative emotions even if they were the ones who decided to end their marriages. Addiction, emotional or...
An infant’s visitation schedule presents challenges
In Hawaii, parents of infants may experience some difficulty balancing the needs of the child with the rights of both parents. While the infant's needs do come first, the parent who is not the primary caregiver has a right to see their child. In the best-case...
Why prenuptial agreements might be beneficial
Individuals in Hawaii and throughout the country who are planning on getting married may benefit from asking their prospective spouses about prenuptial agreements. Having a conversation about a prenuptial agreement may be ideal for those who come from wealthy families...
You shouldn’t feel forced to stay in a relationship
For most Hawaii residents and others throughout America, being stuck in a relationship can be emotionally draining. However, you may feel guilty about ending a marriage without having a concrete reason to do so. Simply not being enthusiastic about staying with your...
Addressing child custody, child support and family law issues
Parents in Hawaii who have parted ways as a couple need to consider the many aspects that are involved in dissolving their union. These can include property division, child custody and child support. The proper amount of support is critical to a child's best interests...
Alternative arrangements for joint custody situations
When Hawaii parents split physical custody down the middle, they often end up deciding on the traditional method of alternating weeks between the two households. While this may be the easiest way to do things administratively, analysts are beginning to recommend...
3 ways parents with demanding careers can pursue child custody
Parents with full-time jobs may feel at a disadvantage when they prepare to negotiate a child custody agreement. The other parent's part-time job or more flexible schedule might convince a judge to award the bulk of parenting time to that person. However, with the...
How child custody orders can be appealed and changed
For Hawaii parents, child custody is a common concern in a family law case. When the court decides which parent will have custody and how the visitation rights will be handled, there could be a desire to change the order. Understanding the process for lodging an...
The many variables to consider in a divorce case
It can often be faster, easier and less expensive to settle a divorce case instead of going to trial. However, there is no guarantee that your former spouse is going to agree to terms that you believe are fair and reasonable. Let's look at some reasons to go to trial...
Helping children deal with divorce in Hawaii
Divorce is generally known as a difficult and traumatic experience for children who have their previous life disrupted. However, it does not have to be that way. With some forethought and planning ahead, children can be spared from many of the stresses and...
