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**Navigating Child Custody Arrangements in Honolulu: Tips for a Smooth Transition** Divorce can be a challenging and emotional process, especially when children are involved. One of the most important aspects of a divorce is determining child custody arrangements. In Honolulu, Hawaii, navigating these arrangements can be particularly complex due to the unique cultural and geographical factors at play. In this…
Blended families are beautiful but adjusting to this new familial situation will often take some time. The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry states that, on average, a typical blended family can take 1-2 years to adjust fully. Change can be difficult, especially when it includes new step-family members, rules, and habits. To assist with this transition, our attorneys…
For more than two decades, the Child Tax Credit has helped parents manage the large cost associated with raising children. However, with the costs associated with raising children growing every year (rent, daycare, groceries, etc.) and now the recent COVID-19 pandemic, Democrats want to expand the current tax credit to be more generous. Expanding the Child Tax Credit for American…
When Hawaii families dissolve, parents are understandably anxious about ensuring that their children are not devastated by the divorce. While the impacts can be minimized, it is unrealistic to expect that they will not be affected at all. However, there are steps that parents can take to ensure that the children maintain as much normalcy as possible during this time.…
According to research from OnlineDivorce.com, 7% of married couples in Hawaii and throughout America entered into prenuptial agreements. A prenuptial agreement allows couples to make decisions about how their children are raised or whether either party to the marriage may be entitled to alimony if it ends. It also allows couples to determine what happens to their property if they…
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 physical abuse and an inability to commit to a relationship are all common reasons why marriages…
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 scenario, the two parents will be able to work out an acceptable solution when…
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 or who are planning on starting a business in the future. Prenuptial agreements can also be helpful for those who…
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 partner is typically considered to be a good enough reason to end a relationship. People can grow apart…
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 being served. Still, there are frequent issues with collecting child support. This should be addressed…