Divorce is a mentally draining process, and it can be challenging to navigate the landscape when many emotions are involved. You may be asking yourself if you are making the right decision and if anyone else is going through the same experience. Knowing that you are not the first to make this decision can often help ease your mind and…
The holiday season is a time for family, friends, and loved ones. For many, it is a time of joy. But for others, the holiday season can be a time of stress, anxiety, and even sadness. The holiday season may be incredibly challenging if you are going through a divorce or have recently divorced. At Coates Frey & Hackett, AAL…
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…
Every state has its unique way of handling child support in the event of divorce. These guidelines are put in place to ensure parents responsibly take care of their children. In this blog, our attorneys will better understand how child support is handled in Hawaii by discussing the details associated with the process. What is Child Support? Child support is…
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…
Going through a divorce is never easy. It can often be one of the most challenging experiences a person goes through in their life. This is because so many obstacles can get in the way of a successful dissolution of marriage. If you are considering getting divorced, it is essential to be aware of these common roadblocks and do your…
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…