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Ending a marriage is expensive — and the financial consequences can continue long after the divorce is final. Is it even possible to get through a divorce without throwing your entire financial life into chaos? Yes. More people do it than you probably realize, because financial horror stories make for better retelling than calm, steady decision-making in the midst of…
Are you suffering from an economic downturn? Whether you’re laid off or injured, your child support payments go on — even if you can’t afford to pay them. Here are some strategic steps you can take to win a modification: Give your ex plenty of warning Nobody likes an unpleasant surprise — particularly where money is concerned. If you had…
Divorce can affect your children at all ages, whether they are under the age of 5 or if they are over 25. However, divorce will likely have the most impact on children when they are younger, still living at home, and have strong emotional attachments to each parent and the family unit. Divorce is simply a fact of life, and…
Are you planning to get a divorce? If so, the new tax laws that take effect in 2019 could have a big impact on the whole process. Spousal support, or alimony, is going to become a big sticking point for a lot of couples under the new rules. When divorcing couples have widely disparate incomes, spousal support is often ordered.…
Marriage and divorce are as much about economics as they are matters of the heart. In fact, a lot of attorneys encourage their clients to try to put their emotions on hold during a divorce and concentrate purely on the financial decisions that need to be made — because the repercussions of a bad decision during a divorce can last…
What’s a good reason to delay a divorce? For some people, there is no good reason. They’re done with the marriage and they need out. Certainly, if you’re in an abusive situation that puts you in danger, it’s always the right time for a divorce. On the other hand, there are some perfectly good reasons to delay your divorce. Here…
Some recent tragedies have pushed domestic violence to the forefront of many Hawaiian minds. Reform efforts have also been underway in the state as lawmakers sought to pass a bill aimed at making prosecution easier in domestic cases. Unfortunately, the current bill...
Good parenting plans try to address potential problems before they start. Parents often overlook the importance of extracurricular activities in their children’s lives when they’re crafting a parenting plan. That can lead to trouble later. If you’re the custodial...
As you begin to ponder divorce, including how the process will unfold, it won’t be long before you turn your attention to mediation. While there is no guarantee mediation will work, it’s important to understand the benefits of putting the necessary effort into the...
Did the Honolulu police force cover up the domestic abuse committed by one of its own? That’s the allegation of one officer’s wife. An agent working for Immigration and Customs (ICE) herself, the woman claims that she was a victim of spousal abuse for years. Even now,...