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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…
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 difficulties of divorce. Setting ground rules ahead of time and making a plan can give children a…
Financial issues can be some of the most significant factors impacting a person’s decision to divorce. After all, the effects of asset division can linger on long after emotional and relationship issues have been handled. For business owners in Hawaii, the costs can be especially significant. Entrepreneurs with small and midsized businesses may discover that their companies are their largest…
If you are unhappy in your marriage, you may think that the best option is divorce. Before you file the paperwork with a Hawaii court, however, you could consider pre-divorce counseling with your spouse. Unlike marriage counseling, the goal of pre-divorce counseling is not to help you and your spouse remain married. Rather, pre-divorce counseling may help you and your…
The psychological impact of a divorce can be hard to overcome. Humans tend to focus on the difficult aspects of major changes instead of seeing them as productive experiences. When you are in this position, you need to learn how to retrain your mind so that you are able to focus on the positive aspects of the new course of…
Abuse in a marriage can take many forms. Physical abuse is much easier for both the victim and others to identify, but spouses in Hawaii need to also be aware of what constitutes non-physical abuse, which are emotional and psychological. According to HuffPost, subtle signs of an abusive relationship often start early on. These are the same signs that make someone seem…
Going through a high-conflict divorce is a challenging experience for even those who want to see the marriage end. Throughout the time that you are going through the divorce and in the period after, you might need to work on reducing your stress and recovering from all the drama. This may not be easy, but it is beneficial. You can’t…
Couples in Hawaii who decide to get a divorce, but do not want it to be a contentious process, may want to consider mediation. This method uses a third-party mediator to help each partner work through decisions regarding asset division, alimony and child custody. When couples communicate and prepare correctly, mediation can cost much less than litigation and it is…
When you recognize that you are disagreeing with your spouse more than you are enjoying happy and content moments, it may be time to reevaluate your relationship and what changes have caused you to experience increased discord. Depending on the nature of your relationship and the conditions that are contributing to the contention, you may have the chance to discuss…