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Every state has the right to determine how marital property ends up being divided once a couple decides to divorce. Hawaii follows the rule known as “equitable distribution,” which means that unless the couple can agree to a split what the court considers fair, the judge is free to consider several different factors that could make the split between a…
A lot of newly divorced parents are puzzled about the relationship between child support and child visitation — but it’s important not to confuse the two. Otherwise, you may make several mistakes that could put you back in court. Child support is the money paid by the noncustodial parent for his or her share of the child’s living expenses. Visitation…
A trial separation allows a couple to go about their lives separately, while still legally married in the eyes of the law. Some people, unsure of whether they’re really wanting a divorce or not, want to try a legal separation first. Is it worth the effort? If you go down that road, will it just inevitably prolong the process of…
If Hawaii were still a monarchy, its queen would be the 91-year-old descendant of some of Hawaii’s most revered native historical figures. Aside from being a living touchstone to history, the heir of much of the Campbell (of Campbell’s soup fame) estate, the owner of a vast personal fortune and a princess, she may also be the victim of domestic…
Getting divorced in Hawaii doesn’t have to be an emotionally difficult and expensive process. If you and your spouse are able to come to terms on specific areas of your divorce, an uncontested divorce could be a great option. In contentious divorces, both spouses struggle to agree on anything and the two of them end up battling it out in…
During the early days of a separation when a fragile marriage finally shatters, emotions can run especially high. That’s when some parents react badly or out of character– especially if young children are involved. That’s also when parental or familial abductions often occur. It’s important to be prepared in case your spouse (or another family member, like a grandparent, aunt…
Firm founder Brad Coates appeared once again on Dr. Diana Wiley’s syndicated nationwide radio show Love, Lust, & Laughter yesterday. Below is Dr. Wiley’s recapitulation of that show. For those who may want to hear/review Mr. Coates’ appearances on prior shows, here is the link: http://drdianawiley.com/blog/ “Brad Coates knows all about marriages and divorce because he’s been a divorce lawyer…
If you’re gearing up for your divorce, there are some serious mistakes that you want to avoid. While you ultimately want to let your attorney be your guide, these are some of the worse moves other people have made (and regretted) after the dust had a chance to settle: 1. Moving Out It might make you feel great to pack…
Breaking up is hard to do — but dividing the marital assets is often even harder. Unless you’ve been married for a very short period of time, you’ve probably accumulated a lot of stuff with your spouse over the years. Now you have to divide it. With that in mind, here are five tips that will make it easier: Hawaii…
When domestic violence erupts, one wrong move can quickly make a bad situation worse. A woman in Honolulu is learning this the hard way after she was arrested following an incident of domestic violence with her significant other. In the heat of the fight, the woman turned what might have been a simple assault charge into a charge of unlawful…