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If you and your spouse are considering separating, you may wonder if you should pursue a full divorce or a legal separation. This blog post will explore the advantages of legal separation in Hawaii and explain why some couples choose this route instead of getting divorced. What Is Legal Separation? Legal separation is a court-ordered arrangement that allows couples to…
In Hawaii, a married couple with children is automatically considered parents to the child biologically and legally. If the couple decides to separate, they will need to discuss child support using a specific formula that Hawaii uses to calculate child support payments. For them, the process will be relatively straightforward. When two people have a child and are not married…
Many factors determine how the court will split funds and assets during a divorce, including who will pay for college. The Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities states that individuals with a bachelor’s degree are half as likely to be unemployed compared to their peers who only have a high school diploma. This fascinating statistic encourages many parents to ensure…
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…
It’s a common question many parents have: Is there ever a reason why a parent would not be granted custody? In some cases, joint custody would not be in the child’s best interests, and one parent may be awarded sole custody with the other granted supervised visitation. Common Reasons a Parent May Be Denied Joint Custody When determining what is…
If parents are granted joint legal custody, they must make major decisions about their children’s lives together. If both parents are unable to agree on a major decision, they may need to attend mediation to create a solution or have a stipulation in their custody agreement regarding how to settle decision-making. 5 Tips to Successfully Co-Parent with Your Ex In…
Years ago, prenuptial agreements were a taboo topic that most people assumed were only for the ultra-rich. Today, opinions surrounding prenups have changed drastically. Young people, specifically millennials and gen-z, see the value in prenups for people of all economic backgrounds. Young People are Protecting Their Assets with Prenups According to a recent study conducted by the American Academy of…
The divorce process can be overwhelming to say the least. And as mediation becomes a popular alternative to litigation, people tend to confuse lawyers for mediators, and vice-versa. Understanding Your Divorce Options If you’re getting a divorce, it’s important to consult those within the legal system in order to ease the stress of the process and increase your chances of…
No one enters into a marriage thinking it will end in divorce. Unfortunately, that’s the case for thousands of couples each year. And while the divorce process is inherently stressful, it doesn’t need to be a highly contested “battle.” In fact, there is a way to avoid some of the most difficult aspects of a divorce — we’re talking about…
Getting a Divorce In Hawaii Hawaii may have the lowest divorce rate in the country, with only 1% of married couples getting divorced between 2016 and 2017. Unfortunately, that still equates to thousands of couples going through the divorce process each year. Because divorce proceedings are not federally regulated, each state follows its own guideline for child custody, property division,…