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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…
The way that divorce is handled usually depends on whether you are on good terms with your ex. Some spouses make a mutual decision to end their marriage, and may even come out of the divorce as friends. However, other spouses might have been torn apart by jealousy or explosive fights, which may make a collaborative divorce impossible. Collaborative divorces…
While many people equate a divorce with a lot of drama, this doesn’t have to be the case. It is possible for two reasonable adults to pursue a divorce in a respectful manner without having to battle with each other at every turn. By making the decision to take on this task together, they can reap several benefits. If you…
Divorces can certainly run up a tab, and some people find themselves drowning in debt as a result of them. No one, especially not your attorney, wants to see that happen to you. That’s why it’s a smart idea to work toward an uncontested divorce. While there many be disputes and arguments that you have, it’s best if you can…
Marriage is an exciting step to take with your romantic partner, and there are any personal and legal benefits you may gain by getting married. However, it is also important to understand that you may end up losing property and/or financial assets if you get divorced. Hawaii law does not follow a “community property” stance that splits property equally between…
Most likely assume that family matters begin and end with the members of an individual nuclear family. Yet as societal norms shift, immediate family members have increasingly been placed into roles where their considerations must also be determined when dealing with issues such as custody and visitation. Both in Hawaii and throughout the rest of the U.S., grandparents specifically are…
According to the law, a baby born to a married couple in Hawaii has two legal parents. However, if the couple is not married, only the mother has legal parenthood. If you wish to claim fatherhood of your child legally, there are additional steps. At Coates Frey & Hackett, AAL LLLC, our team has experience assisting fathers in establishing paternity of their…
Mediation is often discussed as something that helps you during a divorce, but did you know that it’s actually helpful before you decide to divorce as well? Unlike marriage counseling, mediation is primarily used to discuss problems in a relationship and then to show individuals how to handle a dispute gracefully. By learning to manage disputes, there’s a chance that…
Contrary to popular belief, very few divorce cases go to court — the majority are resolved outside of the courtroom through alternative dispute resolution (ADR), such as mediation. While litigation can be time-consuming, expensive, and stressful, mediation is a confidential process in which both parties agree on different aspects of their divorce with the help of a mediator. Preparing for…